ICOs trace their roots back to the IPO — the Initial Public Offering. Both are transparent investment offerings. But that’s as far as any comparison goes. John Hargrave offers a quick tutorial on this groundbreaking startup investment option.
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Bitcoin Basics: What Is a DAO (the Idea of a Company without Humans)?
What if a corporation could think for itself? Without humans to make the mistakes that have brought many a business down?> As a Distributed Autonomous Organization it can.
From Hot to Not, Behind Disney-Born Dragonchain’s Changing Fortunes
Since Dragonchain’s introduction, the blockchain incubator went from hot to not. Here’s a look at some of the circumstances behind its recently cooled prospects.
In depth: Where U.S. ICO Regulations Are Headed
Now that U.S. regulators are clarifying their stance, the use of ICOs as a funding alternative could become more costly — and limited. But will the change also choke innovation in the blockchain and decentralized sciences? Read on for a closer look.
Here’s Who Controls Where the Bitcoin Price Goes From Here
The bitcoin price has been on a wild ride ever since the first coins were made available for trade. Although the price has seen its fair share of ups and downs over the years, the long-term trend has been upward — at least up to this point. But what has […]
VIDEO: 3 Legitimate, Real-life Blockchain Use Cases
“Blockchain” has become a buzzword, and like any buzzword, it can be misused. Bitcoin Market Journal Publisher John Hargrave discusses three very different blockchain uses. Watch to get a feel for when blockchain technology is a difference maker meant to enrich investors and not just smoke to separate them from their money.
Two Crowdfunding Platforms that May Save ICOs from Regulatory Death
The ICO funding market has been the untamed frontier. The good news for investors, however, is that it’s moving toward more discipline. Here’s the source for some of it.
Hello! Welcome! Smootch! Smootch! The Friendliest Places on Earth for Your ICO Investment Dollars
Blockchain promises to become an engine of economic development. Localities around the world are already vying to become its mecca by trotting out incentives for ICO startups. Good for them. Good for investors, too. Here’s where.
What Makes Bitcoin Decentralized?
Anyone who has heard of bitcoin and other altcoins has probably also heard that decentralization is what makes these crypto assets valuable. With no one in control, these systems are able to operate in a permissionless manner. What does decentralization really mean in the context of bitcoin? What do investors […]