ICOs

What is an ICO?

An ICO, or Initial Coin Offering, is a new way to raise capital for all sorts of projects by selling a cryptocurrency. It’s mostly used by tech startups. The market saw 235 ICOs in 2017, five times more than in 2016. They helped raise over...

Why Invest In An ICO?

Profit and the opportunity to participate in ambitious projects are what attract investors to ICOs. Backing a crowdfunded project, by comparison, basically means donating money. And in an Initial Public Offering (IPO) – the traditional way...

What Are The Risks Of An ICO in 2019?

Just like the returns on an investment in an ICO can be huge, so too can the risks. What are the hazards of participating in ICOs? The market is still under-regulated. That means investors may be left on their own if an ICO turns out to be a...

What Is A Security Token Offering (STO)?

STO stands for security token offering. It is a process similar to an ICO where an investor exchanges money for coins or tokens representing their investment.

The Difference Between ICO and STO

On the surface, both initial coin offerings and security token offerings follow a similar process where an investor gets a crypto coin or token which represents their investment. But unlike an ICO coin or token, a security token comes with an...

What Is An Initial Exchange Offering (IEO)?

An Initial Exchange Offering (IEO) is a token sale supervised by a cryptocurrency exchange. IEOs are available exclusively to the exchange’s users. Just like ICOs, IEOs allow investors to get new cryptocurrencies (or tokens) while raising...