The warning also applies to the packaging of initial coin offerings in which crypto - currencies are used as a way to raise investment funds. (eweek.com)
For example, there has been a significant surge in the establishment of investment funds looking to invest in initial coin offerings on behalf of sophisticated investors. (cryptonews.com)
Late last year the Chinese government ordered all cryptocurrency exchanges in the country to shut down, in addition to a ban on initial coin offerings. (coinira.com)