Initial Coin Offering

As a savvy blockchain investor, it's smart to understand the differences between an ICO and vs. STO. Recently, there has been a lot of hype surrounding STOs and their ability to service institutional clientele. Here is how these unique financial instruments came to be and why so many analysts see them as the evolution of Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs). What is an ICO? - ICO vs. STO The first step in this journey is understanding precisely what an ICO is…

The phenomenon of Initial Coin Offering (ICO), whose popularity has been growing fast, involves raising capital for new blockchain projects by selling underlying crypto tokens. The process is similar to Initial Public Offerings (IPO), although ICO is unregulated. Its freedom from regulation makes it a perfect option for bypassing the tedious and regulated process imposed by financial institutions and venture capitalists. However, it comes with a set of risks. As an unregulated activity involving financial resources, you would expect some fraud. …

Whenever anyone talks about ICO financing, every crypto enthusiast recalls Ethereum's launch in 2014 as an ICO project. Ethereum has seen great success since its launch and has been able to compete with crypto giant Bitcoin. ICOs primarily deal with the introduction of new cryptocurrencies into the market. The main advantage of ICO to investors is liquidity and decentralization. Unlike other opportunities that bound capital for several years, ICO's capital is accessible from the time of holding. ICOs are also decentralized…