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The Next CryptoKitties? The Blockchain Might Not Be Ready

The success of one cat-friendly app withstanding, the leading event in the token sector saw high-level discussion of industry pain points.

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Teams and Products Aren't the Only Way to Weigh Tokens, Says Ehrsam

The investor and co-founder of Coinbase shares his thoughts on evaluating tokens in today's crowded market.

Paradigm co-founder Fred Ehrsam speaks at Token Summit II. (Credit: Brady Dale for CoinDesk)

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ICO Delayed by Ethereum's CryptoKitties Congestion

At least one ICO organizer is hitting pause as ethereum's CryptoKitties app goes viral.

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'More Bang for Less Byte': ICOs Confront Growing Pains

If the opening reception at Token Summit II was any indication, the ICO market is still brimming with enthusiasm, but struggling to figure itself out.

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Alleged ICO Fraudster Pleads Not Guilty in New York Court

A New York businessman charged with defrauding investors in two initial coin offerings (ICOs) plead not guilty in court last week.

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SEC Files Fraud Charges Against ICO Organizer

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has filed charges against two organizers of a $15 million initial coin offering.

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USV, Winklevoss Bros Invest in $50 Million Blockstack ICO

Decentralized web developer Blockstack has revealed that it raised $50 million in an initial coin offering that saw notable investors participate.

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How Governments Are Reacting to ICOs

How does a government react when faced with ICO disruption? At least five approaches have emerged so far.

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7 Tokens Investors Are Talking About

With so many tokens on the market, CoinDesk speaks to Boost VC, Compound VC and Pantera Capital to find out which they consider worth investing in.

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Scrap the White Paper: How to Evaluate Tokens and Blockchains

The blockchain you're considering will almost certainly change from the white paper. What you really want to think about is how that will happen.

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