Entries tagged “fintech”
Spoiler Alert: ICOs – The “Good Times” May Be Ending
insights November 16, 2017
Two recent events suggest that the “Wild West Period” for ICOs may be drawing to a close. Recent statements by SEC Chairman, Jay Clayton, strongly suggest more SEC action to come and the first class-action suit related to an ICO has been filed. Click here to read Dror Futter’s analysis. Mr. Futter has more than 20 years…
Recording of Live Webinar: Buyer Beware – Are ICOs For You?
events Marc Kaufman · Mark Diamond · September 19, 2017
Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) are financing mechanisms that have become very popular and controversial. In 2017 alone, ICOs have raised over $1.5 Billion. ICOs are offerings of digital tokens that rely on blockchain technology (similar to Bitcoin). The large majority of ICO investors are private individuals. In the fintech space, ICO funding has surpassed venture…
Collaboration or competition: What is really driving trade tech?
insights Marc Kaufman · April 18, 2017
As blockchain technology is more widely adopted in commercial applications, the various players in the ecosystem will have to deal with intellectual property issues and risks. Many players believe that cooperation is key to fostering innovation in the ecosystem. This article summarizing many of the issues includes comments from Rimon Partner Marc Kaufman, who points…