Initial Exchange offering (IEO): Its Distinction from Initial Coin Offering (ICO)

Notably, Initial Exchange offering (IEO) is an emerging trend that seeks to reign supreme. IEO is different from ICO because investors can purchase tokens through crypto exchanges. ICOs operate by sending money, mostly cryptocurrencies, to a specific smart contract.
If Libra Is Crypto, Then Blockchain Has Sent Men to the Moon

Facebook made a huge step forward towards making a cryptocurrency of their own called Libra by introducing a white paper for the project. Presented as an innovative “global currency” that would “empower billions of people,” Facebooks’ brainchild will not adhere to the principles considered to be the cornerstone of the blockchain technology.
Scammy Abilities Found In The Bitfinex LEO ERC20 Contract Code

Bitfinex LEO ERC20 token owner can not only print or mint unlimited new tokens but also they can delete anyone’s coins including but not limited to the ones on centralized or decentralized exchange, hot or cold storage, hardware or software wallet, and/or paper or brain wallet.
5 PR firms you must know about when looking to fund your crypto or blockchain startup

As the winter is officially gone and it’s looking like summer is here to stay, how do emerging crypto companies attempt to make a name for themselves while simultaneously fighting this battle toward mainstream acceptance? The answer lies in finding the right crypto PR agency fit for the job.
Venture Capital Hub @ Reuters enabling scams

The problem here was two-fold, in that it violated the regulations around promoting securities, and it’s also rather likely that Blue Hill Mining is itself a scam.
Is Every Crypto Tax Attempt Doomed To Fail?

As the crypto market continues to grow without a clear end in sight, more and more countries are starting to see the importance of having a comprehensive regulation in order to prevent any future issues.
When it comes to regulations whose sole reason is to protect the investors from any fraudulent activities, then we can say that most governments are on the road to success as the number of scammed individuals keeps on decreasing.
GG World Lottery – STO That Went Almost Unnoticed

The ICO market has seen quite some ups and downs during 2018. We’ve seen lots of scams and the market evolved to meet the expectations of the investors and trustworthy projects alike. The most common scenario seen during the ICO hype was raising the funds with a shiny website combined with a revolutionary whitepaper and disappearing of the team along with investors money afterwards. That’s why STO’s are becoming more popular, as a safer alternative.
Wirex charges pre-sale customers DOUBLE!

Generally, a pre-sale serves as an opportunity to get discounted tokens. However, in this case, Wirex has chosen to charge their existing users DOUBLE what the token will sell for on OKEx.
Your complete guide to IEO basics

IEOs are thought to be the next new thing after ICOs, which have stopped being as appealing to investors because of the big number of scams and failed projects and the lack of credibility of the ICOs.
WHEN Smart Contract Allows Theft Of Tokens

Our recent review of the code for the WHEN smart contract revealed some suspicious, malicious, and downright scammy code. Read on for details.