Token season

October 26th, 2017 "Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind." ― Rudyard Kipling​ Got this from a friend? SUBSCRIBE HERE THE FEATURE Pantera Leads $5 Million Investment in Video Steaming Token Pre-Sale Is it a seed investment or a pre-sale? Call it a case of blurred lines. Certainly the language Silicon Valley is using to describe its own doings has been in for a twist since the ICO boom. But now, we have some evidence of just how big the impact could be, and it might be underwhelming. Announced today was a rather conservative $5 million investment for an in-development video streaming platform called Stream. So far, nothing irregular. But it's the language here that is most telling – with Pantera "leading" a $5 million fundraising for the project. The next term you'll want to note is what the VC firm is leading – a so-called "pre-sale." That's right, no equity extension here. Rather, the group of VCs bought into a sale of tokens not yet available to market, likely with few strings attached as to their commitment. You'll notice similar language in an announcement by a startup called Orchid, which also attracted an all-star team to its token sale today. But what's the impact? Same story, different song? So far, it certainly sounds like a familiar tune. Read the whole story Tweet Share ⚡️ Consensus: Invest ⚡️ The fast-growing cryptocurrency asset class is winning new interest from institutional investors. But how can they enter the market safely and smartly? CoinDesk has the answer.   Come and join us for the world's first digital asset investor outlook event in New York on November 28, 2017.  Wait, there's more: Tokenized Tor? A16z, DFJ and More Back Private Internet Project Orchid Orchid Labs has attracted big investors to its vision of a more private internet, revealing millions already raised in a private token sale. Highs on the Radar? Bitcoin Retakes $5,800 as Prices Edge Up Bitcoin prices are edging up on Thursday, though a look at the charts suggests a bigger move might be possible. Pantera Leads $5 Million Investment in Video Steaming Token Pre-Sale A group of veteran blockchain VCs is funding a new token aimed at creating a decentralized video file exchange network. Templum Raises $2.7 Million in Bid to Launch Regulated Token Trading System New York-based blockchain startup Templum has raised $2.7 million in a new seed funding round. UK Asset Manager Adds Support for Ethereum Exchange-Traded Product UK-based asset manager Hargreaves Lansdown is moving to offer its customers access to two ethereum-based exchange-traded notes (ETNs). Blockchain Journalism Platform Civil Receives $5 Million in Funding Decentralized journalism marketplace Civil has unveiled $5 million in funding from blockchain development firm ConsenSys. Singapore Central Bank Chief: No Regulation for Cryptocurrencies The chief of Singapore's central bank has indicated it will not regulate cryptocurrencies, but will stay watchful on the risks posed by the tech. Did Ethereum ICO? Founder Joe Lubin Gives Uncertain Answer A Quartz event on Tuesday saw a founding developer of the ethereum protocol answer high-level questions about the state of blockchain technology. CDC to Trial Blockchain With IBM in Bid to Manage Medical Data The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reportedly teaming up with IBM to test blockchain. What's the Price of Bitcoin Gold? Crypto Traders Still Aren't Sure Bitcoin gold's price has volatile day as crypto investors attempt to find a stable price for the coin that's yet to be released publicly. RAND Report: Timing Essential for Blockchain Standards The European wing of the RAND Corporation, a US think tank, has argued for a slow-and-steady process for developing possible blockchain standards. China Renaissance CEO: Blockchain More Important Than Bitcoin The head of a Chinese investment bank says he believes bitcoin's underlying technology is more important than the cryptocurrency itself. AMD CEO Sees 'Leveling Off' in Cryptocurrency Mining Demand Cryptocurrency mining continues to push AMD's revenue higher, but the graphics card manufacturer's CEO believes that could level off soon. Bitcoin Is a Commodity Not a Currency, Says South Korean Central Bank Chief The head of South Korea's central bank has ruled out classifying bitcoin as a currency, according to a new report. Go to CoinDesk BTC: $5,861.67 +2.23% ETH: $299.73 +0.28% @8:00 EST - More price details Copyright © 2017 CoinDesk, All rights reserved. You're receiving this email because you subscribed for updates on our website. Our mailing address is: CoinDesk 636 Avenue of the Americas New York City, NY 10011 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list