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The cryptocurrency space is in its infancy, according to Han Kao, the founder and CEO of Crypto Briefing.  "Take everything you read, everything you see out there and be extremely skeptical and form your own opinion.” That uncertainty led to the creation of Kao's education...

In 2018, Telegram announced it would be conducting an ICO with a view to launching its own blockchain-based ecosystem. Telegram's ICO swiftly became one of the top ICOs of all time, raising $1.7 billion from only 200 investors. Only the EOS ICO managed to raise more funds.  The runaway...

Binance Coin (BNB) is a digital asset released during the initial coin offering (ICO) Binance held in July 2017. In the beginning, the token served to raise funds for the launch of the exchange, but it was later integrated into trading, becoming one of the first exchange tokens to add liquidity to...

Despite the crypto bear market we’re experiencing, Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) have maintained a resilient and growing presence, having raised $17 billion in funding in the past 8 months alone, more than 5 times more than all of 2017, as you can see below. Source: Coinschedule.com Source...

Cryptocurrency provides an alternative to traditional currency, which avoids centralized financial institutions. If you’re contemplating cryptocurrency as part of your investment portfolio or just curious what the hype is all about, you should know these basic terms. Blockchain Blockchains...

Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL)'s Google said it plans on no longer allowing ads on its platform related to cryptocurrency and trading advice. What Happened Google said in a blog post it will be updating its Financial services policy to restrict multiple forms of advertising,...

Overstock.com Inc (NASDAQ: OSTK), an online retailer who recently expanded into blockchain technology, saw its stock fall more than 10 percent Thursday morning after confirming it may face an SEC investigation. What Happened The Securities and Exchange Commission sent subpoenas and requests for...

Sometimes, the worst part about investing in technology stocks is understanding the complicated terminology, which can seem like a foreign language to someone who isn’t an expert. With cryptocurrencies becoming all the rage on Wall Street these days, Benzinga compiled an investor glossary of...

For Usman Majeed, cryptocurrency’s been the name of the game since 2011. Then a computer science undergraduate at Michigan State University, Majeed developed an affinity for blockchain technology. Now, seven years later, he’s the managing director of Mutual Coin Fund, a cryptocurrency...

Life as a 21st-century artist ain’t easy. “So many photographers are hesitant to post things online because all you have to do is copy and paste,” Jessica Dietz, a Detroit photographer and instructor at Oakland Community College’s Photography Lab, told Benzinga. “It...

The past few weeks have seen multiple stocks moving sharply on blockchain-related news, a trend that continued in Wednesday’s pre-market session. Among some of the movers were Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE: KODK), AMERI Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: AMRH) and NQ Mobile INC (ADR) (NYSE: NQ). Kodak...

Helios and Matheson Analytics Inc (NASDAQ: HMNY) management mentioned the magic word that sends stock soaring on Tuesday. In an interview with Yahoo, Helios CEO Ted Farnsworth uttered the word “cryptocurrency,” which is all it takes these days to send stocks like Helios skyrocketing 25...

Bitcoin has made huge inroads in the financial world, and mainstream audiences are beginning to realize that blockchain technology will radically transform entire industries. While Bitcoin is a highly-secure form of digital money, many potential investors are sitting on the sidelines watching all...

Anguilla is moving to become the first regulatory authority on initial coin offerings and utility token offerings. The government of the Caribbean nation is considering the Anguilla Token Offering Act, or AUTO, which would establish the world’s first registration process for new...