MIchael Collins

Writer

michaelc@bitrates.com
michaelc@bitrates.com

Michael is a news reporter for Bitrates with a central interest in international regulations and their effects. Business-minded and a major sports-enthusiast, he broke into writing through data analysis and eventually derivative futures. A firm believer in altcoins and the impact of a market-wide push for development, his attention to the development of blockchain and cryptocurrencies continues to grow. Michael is a resident of the United States.

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Börse Stuttgart Furthering Crypto Presence with New ICO Platform

German stock exchange Börse Stuttgart is expanding its role within the crypto environment, announcing the development of a new ICO platform.
ICO's Aug 09, 2018 - 1 min, 23 sec read
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Latest ICO Study Reveals Extensive Concerns for Hopeful Investors

University of Pennsylvania professors have released a new report outlining the many shortcomings of the present ICO funding model.
ICO's Jul 19, 2018 - 1 min, 11 sec read
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Reverse ICOs and How They Provide a Profitable Alternative for Proven Companies

Reverse ICOs and the blossoming cryptocurrency environment are opening the door for profitable alternatives to standard fundraising methods.
ICO's Jul 06, 2018 - 4 min, 52 sec read
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How ICOs Can Replace the Traditional Venture Capital Funding Model

Continued ICO success puts pressure on investors to reconsider the traditional venture capitalist funding model that rules the market today.
ICO's Jun 28, 2018 - 5 min, 14 sec read
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CryptoBrick ICO Adds Another Wrinkle to Private Smart Contracts

CryptoBrick is throwing its name in the ring of private smart contract providers. Its ICO will be a necessary step in jumpstarting progress.
ICO's Jun 21, 2018 - 1 min, 16 sec read
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SEC Prompts John McAfree to Back Down from ICOs, for now

Crypto enthusiast and potential Presidential nominee John McAfee announced a coming neutral stance with ICOs following threats from the SEC.
ICO's Jun 20, 2018 - 1 min, 12 sec read
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Monster To Launch Record $300 Million ICO for New E-Commerce Platform

Monster is planning a record $300 million ICO in an effort to implement its new e-commerce platform, the Monster Money Network.
ICO's Jun 01, 2018 - 1 min, 23 sec read
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Sberbank Spearheading Russian Pursuit of Blockchain Platforming

Russia's Sberbank $12 Billion smart contract was followed by an announcement they will join government bodies to create an ICO platform.
ICO's May 25, 2018 - 1 min, 24 sec read
Wall Street Journal Reports Hundreds of Millions Invested in Fraudulent ICOs

Wall Street Journal Reports Hundreds of Millions Invested in Fraudulent ICOs

The Wall Street Journal's study of initial coin offerings showcased severe red flags, adding to the call for regulation within the market.
ICO's May 18, 2018 - 1 min, 13 sec read
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May 2018: Quadrupling Last Year's ICO Volume Despite International Bans

Total ICO volume in May has doubled last year's monthly total. International bans on ICO's are having only a limited effect on investor faith.
ICO's May 17, 2018 - 1 min, 24 sec read
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