ICOs Here to Stay, but ‘Days of a Whitepaper and a Dream’ Are Over

In a recent interview with Cointelegraph, Brian Kelly, the founder and CEO of digital currency investment firm BKCM LLC, said that Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) are around to stay, but with some changes. Apart from running of an investment firm focused on cryptocurrencies, Brian Kelly also provides money management services and consults on digital currencies. Kelly is also the author of “The Bitcoin Big Bang – How Alternative Currencies Are About to Change the World.” Speaking on whether ICOs as a form of fundraising will end soon, Kelly suggested that…

Bitcoin Hits $24,000 In Iran After Government Okays Mining

The world’s most expensive bitcoin core (BTC) price is in Iran. A combination of high foreign currency demand, economic sanctions and an improved regulatory environment – with some speculation – have sent the price of the leading digital currency skywards. How high can it go? Also Read: Iran Officially Recognizes Cryptocurrency Mining Falling Rial, New Policy Spur Iran Bitcoin Bull Market The price of BTC in Iran rose sharply on Wednesday after the government of President Hassan Rouhani approved plans to mainstream bitcoin mining – and as the local currency nosedived.…