The Intrepid Report Issue #25
By: Julien Breteau
Tags: Newsletter, Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptonews

The Intrepid Report Issue #25

US Congress ICO hearing, are airdrops security transactions?, ICO marketing pitfalls, and more

The latest news & insights from the Crypto & Blockchain world

Last week’s US congressional hearing on ICOs and cryptocurrencies was insightful but shows we still have a long way to go in convincing the sceptics with one Representative focused on comparing cryptos to currencies. Maybe its time we stopped using the term cryptocurrencies? In other news, France is looking to rush legislation to create a favourable framework for ICOs and crypto investors in the US face up to tax bills. We’re also covering articles on whether airdrops are considered security transactions, mistakes beginner crypto investors make, legal concerns with ICO marketing, and more. Check it out below.

Key news highlights. What’s going on in the world of Blockchain?

France Aiming To Become The European Centre for ICOs

France is bidding to become the most friendly jurisdiction for ICOs as their Ministry of Finance prepares to rush legislation that will create a voluntary regulatory framework according to local media. This is good news for the crypto world.

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Congressional Hearing on ICOs Presents Fractured Stance on US Crypto Regulation

A subcommittee of the U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee held a hearing entitled “Examining Cryptocurrencies and ICO Markets” last week. The hearing, which marked the first time Congress tackled the regulatory issues surrounding initial coin offerings, highlighted an apparent schism between US lawmakers regarding blockchain technology and digital currencies.

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Investors in Cryptocurrencies Face Hefty Tax Bills

The rollercoaster ride for some cryptocurrency investors could be about to take another tax-time lurch, according to experts, as the IRS looks for its share of transactions made using bitcoin and its like. According to the IRS, anything purchased using a digital currency is liable to be taxed as a capital gain.

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The latest insights, thoughts, and analysis from the Intrepid Team

The Legal Side to ICO Marketing

Are you launching an ICO? Your marketing messages may be breaking several laws that could lead to civil and even criminal charges. The problem has to do with language, and how your ICO is marketed.

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Blockchain Technology and The Future of Work

Ever wonder what the future of work might look like? Check out this interview with Jack du Rose, Founder of Colony, a platform that enables people to build open organizations that run via software, not paperwork. It’s the future of work — built on the Ethereum blockchain.

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Articles, white papers, ebooks, and more

Are Airdrops Security Transactions?

ICOs have adopted a new model in an attempt to succeed. They are selling their tokens in a private sale without any disclosures to the public and then using what’s called an airdrop to acquire users by offering ‘free’ tokens. The ‘free’ aspect is contentious because it usually requires the user to take action in the form of joining a telegram group or promoting the ICO. Could this land them in hot water with the SEC?

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An Open Letter to Banks about Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies

A satirical (but informative) letter about the banking system and cryptocurrencies. Have a friend or family member (maybe a banker?) who doesn’t understand why people buy (and use) cryptocurrencies? Send them this letter.

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Mistakes Beginner Crypto-Investors Make

Beginner crypto-investors often don’t fully understand the mechanics of the project they’re buying into. They end up buying tokens that do not add value to the invested project or, sometimes even do not fit into the business model. This article is a hands-on guide to different types of tokens and their role in projects. Make sure you do your research and understand what you are buying before purchasing any tokens.

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