How long will ICOs' popularity continue?

ICOs are popular among new startups looking to raise capital. They are also popular among investors. But the euphoria cannot last. Projects will start to falter and investors will get burnt. A higher level of transparency and regulatory oversight should be expected.

What exactly are initial coin offerings?

Many virtual currency and blockchain startups raise funds through initial coin offerings. Tim Zagar and Jani Valjavec of Iconomi, a fund management platform for blockchains and virtual currencies, describe how the process works.