Top ICOs of the Last Quarter of 2017 296

Initial Coin Offering (ICO) has grown into a major concept in the blockchain industry, it is serving as an effective way to power-up startups and boost existing enterprises. At the same time, ICOs are offering individuals from across the globe the opportunity to make investments and reap profits down the road.

The dynamics of the ICO concept introduces it as an appropriate channel for both speculative and long-term investment. This is evident with the results so far, with several tokens appreciating exponentially when they eventually get released into the general token market and exchanges.

To this effect, investors are becoming more analytical when making choices on the ICOs that they participate in. These analyses usually consider major factors that determine the sustainability, viability, and anticipated demand for an emerging product. It is these considered factors that will eventually determine the token value and the profit margin of any given investment in an ICO.

Based on value generation, the solutions that they bring and their adoption by the general public, the following blockchain products stand out as the top ICOs between the months of October and November 2017.

Gladius

Gladius Networks LLC is a distributed platform for content acceleration and DDoS protection based in the Ethereum blockchain. Using the blockchain enables anyone with a high-speed internet connection and spare computing power to join a pool and start accelerating and protecting websites.

A Gladius pool consists of a DNS server that returns IP addresses based on geographical location of the client, many high-speed nodes to filter and accelerate traffic, and a final proxy to protect the IP address of the destination server. Using this architecture enables a potential website to provide static content that is extremely geographically close to the client, while also protecting them by employing traditional DDoS mitigation techniques spread over an extremely fault-tolerant network. Websites can then purchase the power of these pools through a competitive decentralized marketplace ensuring the best prices and the best performance.

The introduction of Gladius solves one of the most pressing needs of internet users in recent times. Shielding one’s platform from DDoS attacks is a system that holds a lot of profit and is expected to find significant adoption across the ecosystem. However, Gladius does not just offer a security system but do so by creating an opportunity for regular internet users to earn financial rewards from participating in the process.

Using a computer’s spare bandwidth, anyone can join a protection pool and start making money by filtering and accelerating traffic. Websites can purchase the services of these pools through a marketplace that creates intense competition creating the best performance at the best prices.

Cryptopay

Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are growing in popularity and more users are finding entry into the industry. The ability to buy, store and spend these cryptos is an essential aspect of the development of the novel technology and its ecosystem as a whole.

Cryptopay is one of the longest-running bitcoin and blockchain companies. The company has built an end-to-end solution to purchase, manage, and use crypto offering customer wallets, exchange services, merchant processing and crypto cards.

When looking at the overall industry we are still in early days and one of the main things holding back customer adoption is the lack of legacy financial services, which are available. This is precisely why Cryptopay has built a blockchain payment gateway to bridge that of legacy financial services with that of innovative technologies available via blockchain. Another key aspect holding back mass adoption is regulation. Without a clear regulatory framework many investors and businesses are still nervous to be associated or involved with crypto related activities but as the ecosystem grows so will the options to increase consumer adoption.

The Cryptopay ICO was launched in order to build a stocks brokerage offering. The current landscape for foreigners to actually invest in shares is ridden with friction and the goal of the company is to unravel this complexity.

TokenLab

In order to execute a successful ICO, there are fundamental elements that a given startup must consider such as;

First and foremost you need a good idea, preferably in the form of a working product but for some projects, a good business plan or white paper that details your idea will be good enough… Second of all you need a solid team who can execute your plan, and deliver the software or service you say you can deliver. Having industry advisors doesn’t hurt either. Third, you need a good marketing team. This wasn’t always the case in cryptocurrency but it is now. And last you need a starting budget because if you want your product seen then that is going to cost some initial capital.

Tokenlab is a complete ICO creation and management platform that runs on the Expanse.tech blockchain. Expanse is the first and most enduring fork of Ethereum, providing a secure and less expensive solution for dApps that have real-world utility.  Built by industry-leading blockchain experts, Tokenlab’s patent-pending technology is already in use, having solidified deals to provide ICO management services for four diverse companies with ground-breaking ideas across a variety of industries. Its first ICO is for Tokenlab itself, with a three-tranche crowd sale goal of $12M, with the first phase selling out within three days.

“The proceeds from the Tokenlab ICO enable us to expand our development team, infrastructure and brand positioning in the space,” said Christopher J. Franko, Expanse Co-founder.  “We are building a suite of ICO management services second to none, providing a seamless ICO experience for our clients. As a result, we will continue to augment our team with industry experts in a variety of disciplines.”

 Cashaa

Transferring money for remittance or money lending across international borders is still complicated, time-consuming and expensive. Existing systems are slow and full of intermediaries, triggering higher exchange rates, weak counter-party risk checking, bureaucracy and extensive paperwork. The recent emergence of cryptocurrencies showed a silver lining to solve this issue. However, it turns out that consumers and businesses are struggling to leverage the benefits of the Blockchain infrastructure due to poor usability, non-customer centric approach, and improper legal implementation.

Cashaa is a gateway to consumer-centric and affordable financial products aimed at consumer adoption of Blockchain without having to understand the technical details of Blockchain technology. Cashaa’s wallet system linked with card, enables its community to deposit, transfer, spend, lend & borrow money to anyone from anywhere in the world with a simplified user experience in a legally compliant way.

Cashaa’s open platform approach also allows traditional financial institutions, banks and payment processors to reinvent and connect their products and services on the Blockchain infrastructure, making them more efficient, convenient and globally accessible.

The platform is solving a basic problem of moving money from one person to another in a simple and faster way. Once this issue is solved we will see a flood of inventions on Top of it, such as peer to peer lending across the border. Imagine a farmer in India (where the interest rate is in double digit) will able to get a loan from the person in Europe (where the interest rate is negative), will solve such a big problem making everyone win. A son working in London can keep his money in Cashaa wallet so that he can send it to his mom when she needs it 24/7, without telling his mom Bitcoin, Blockchain and most importantly even about Cashaa in his regular bank card given by local bank.

Value proposition

In the year 2017, the blockchain industry has experienced significant growth and we have seen a lot of products find expression on the blockchain. Many startups have experienced identifiable success in their ICOs while some others have not performed so well.

The industrial solution and ease of application are some of the factors that determine the success or not of an ICO. A product that promises to solve a pressing need will naturally receive a significant demand from the public. This explains why the above-mentioned products are showing impressive results in the token market and at the same time holding a lot of promise for a long-term solution in the online ecosystem as a whole.

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WeChange Launches Across 190+ Countries to Expand Crypto Access Worldwide 79

WeChange, a noncustodial global crypto onramp, announces the official launch of its noncustodial fiat-to- crypto on-ramp, designed to simplify how everyday users buy and sell digital assets while maintaining full control of their funds. The platform goes live globally on January 30, supporting bank transfer methods across more than 190 countries.

Built to address the complexity and high fees often associated with traditional crypto exchanges, WeChange enables users to access crypto through familiar payment rails, including SEPA, ACH, Faster Payments, PIX, and SPEI. Fees start at 2.5 percent, offering a more transparent and affordable alternative to platforms that frequently charge significantly higher rates.

Reducing Friction in Crypto Onboarding

WeChange is designed for users who want a straightforward way to enter the crypto ecosystem without navigating complicated interfaces or relinquishing custody of their assets. As a noncustodial platform, WeChange does not hold user funds. All transactions are executed directly to users’ wallets, prioritizing transparency, control, and security.

The platform is available across most of Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, and Africa, with availability determined by local regulatory requirements. Certain jurisdictions remain restricted in accordance with international compliance standards.

Launch Features and Roadmap

At launch, users can transact using supported bank transfer methods, allowing them to buy and sell crypto directly through their local financial infrastructure. Credit and debit card support is planned for Q2 2026 and will enable users to purchase crypto through an in-app card experience. When introduced, card payments will support major networks including Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

The January launch marks the first milestone in WeChange’s broader roadmap, which focuses on expanding payment options, improving user onboarding, and continuing to lower barriers for individuals entering the crypto economy.

Users can find detailed information on supported regions, payment methods, and upcoming features at www.wechange.com.

About WeChange

WeChange is a global, noncustodial fiat-to- crypto on-ramp built to make digital asset access simpler, more transparent, and more affordable. By supporting local bank transfers and prioritizing user self-custody, WeChange enables individuals worldwide to buy and sell crypto without unnecessary complexity or excessive fees.

For more information, visit www.wechange.com.

Digital Genesis Fund Launches European Platform for Tokenized Real-World Infrastructure 103

The Digital Genesis Fund (DGF) has officially launched as a new European investment platform focused on real-world infrastructure for the digital age, combining institutional regulation with Web3, tokenization, and AI-driven value creation.

Structured as a Luxembourg SICAV-RAIF, the Digital Genesis Fund is designed to deploy long-term capital into infrastructure where technology enables structural transformation of real markets. Rather than pursuing short-term trends, the Fund focuses on scalable, transparent investment structures that connect emerging technologies with productive, real-world assets.

The Fund launches with its first active compartment, MILC (Media Industry Licensing Content), an operational media infrastructure platform that enters the portfolio with significant entrepreneurial groundwork already in place. MILC has been pre-financed with approximately EUR 20 million and is supported by a contributed content library valued at around EUR 35 million, forming a strong foundation for international expansion and further infrastructure development.

MILC addresses a core challenge in the global media industry: distribution has become borderless, while value-creation models remain outdated. By combining tokenized intellectual property, AI-supported production and distribution processes, and a growing global creator ecosystem, MILC positions itself as an infrastructural driver for the transition of the creator economy from centralized Web2 models to open, Web3-based systems.

The Digital Genesis Fund operates within a clearly defined European regulatory framework. The Fund is managed by 6M as AIFM and Fund Advisor, with Securities S.A. serving as Depositary, EY as Auditor, and DLA Piper providing legal structuring and advisory services. This institutional setup is designed to provide long-term stability while enabling innovation at scale.

The Fund was initiated by Hendrik Hey, media entrepreneur and founder of Welt der Wunder, who brings nearly three decades of experience building large-scale media platforms and more than ten years of hands-on experience in blockchain and Web3 infrastructure.

As Hendrik Hey explains it, “We are not just building a platform. We are architecting the protocol that will power the immersive content economies of the next decade.”

The launch of the Digital Genesis Fund marks the first step in a broader platform strategy, with additional compartments planned across infrastructure and technology verticals.

To learn more about the Digital Genesis Fund and follow upcoming announcements as the platform develops, stay tuned for official updates and future communications from the Fund.

About MILC

Hendrik Hey is the Founder of MILC (Media Industry Licensing Content), a pioneering company in the blockchain and metaverse space, with a strong background in media and content. MILC operates a real live metaverse platform that serves not only the media industry but also various industrial use cases. The company also focuses on Web3 consulting, aiming to support complex real-world industries on their way into Web3. MILC is a sister company of European media giant Welt der Wunder, which Hey founded over 25 years ago. For more information, please visit https://www.milc.global

DigiFT Introduces First Actively Managed Tokenized Equity Fund with BNY as Investment Management Services Provider 101

  • First actively managed tokenized equity fund extending tokenization beyond single assets to professionally managed public equity strategies
  • Tokenized on Ethereum and distributed via DigiFT, providing eligible investors a regulated on-chain way to invest
  • Advances institutional adoption of tokenization, building on BNY’s deep investment expertise and DigiFT’s track record of bringing Tier-1 asset manager strategies on-chain

DigiFT, a regulated on-chain exchange for institutional real-world assets, today announced the introduction of DigiFT U.S. Equity Income Fund (“bEQTY”), the first actively managed tokenized U.S. equity income fund on the Ethereum public blockchain.

The launch of bEQTY, which is eligible for accredited investors, represents a significant milestone in the evolution of tokenization—marking a shift from early experimentation with blockchain-based financial instruments toward enabling investors to construct more complete, portfolio-relevant strategies on-chain.

BNY serves as the investment manager for the underlying traditional U.S. equity income strategy which extends tokenization into actively managed public equities. This launch demonstrates how regulated on-chain infrastructure is advancing beyond initial applications to address more sophisticated areas of the capital markets.

Tokenization as institutional portfolio infrastructure

Public equities remain a core component of institutional portfolios. Tokenization introduces a digitally native form factor that enables programmable settlement, enhanced transparency, and more streamlined lifecycle management—without changing the underlying investment strategy or governance framework.

By representing equity income strategies on regulated on-chain infrastructure, eligible investors gain greater flexibility in how sophisticated financial instruments are held, transferred, and integrated into portfolios, supporting more agile capital management.

For Web3-native allocators, as on-chain treasuries and funds mature, there is growing interest in incorporating assets that introduce exposure to the real-economy and are less correlated with crypto-native market cycles.

The launch also illustrates how regulated on-chain marketplaces can support wider institutional participation by enabling eligible investors to access the strategy through DigiFT’s regulated framework.

Henry Zhang, Founder and Group CEO of DigiFT, said: “For years, tokenization has been about proving the technology. This launch proves its use case. By bringing an actively managed equity income strategy on-chain within a regulated market, we’re demonstrating how blockchain infrastructure is becoming part of mainstream institutional finance.”

Doni Shamsuddin, Head of Asia Pacific, BNY Investments, said: “We are thrilled to work with DigiFT in bridging traditional finance and emerging on-chain solutions for institutional investors. Leveraging BNY’s deep investment capabilities, we enable a professionally managed portfolio on blockchain — anchored in established trust, scale, and governance.”

From experimentation to portfolio-relevant strategies

Tokenization has gained early traction in short-duration and cash-like instruments, demonstrating the operational benefits of blockchain within regulated frameworks.

As tokenization matures, extending its capabilities into actively managed public equities represents a natural next phase—moving beyond single assets toward actively managed strategies within regulated market infrastructure.

About DigiFT

DigiFT is a next-generation exchange for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). The platform offers end-to-end digital asset services—including tokenization, issuance, distribution, trading, and instant liquidity provision—purpose-built for institutional RWAs. Trusted by global financial institutions, DigiFT is the on-chain tokenization and distribution partner for leading asset managers such as Invesco, UBS Asset Management, and Wellington Management. For more information, visit https://digift.io

About BNY

BNY is a global financial services platforms company at the heart of the world’s capital markets. For more than 240 years BNY has partnered alongside clients, using its expertise and platforms to help them operate more efficiently and accelerate growth. Today BNY serves over 90% of Fortune 100 companies and nearly all the top 100 banks globally. BNY supports governments in funding local projects and works with over 90% of the top 100 pension plans to safeguard investments for millions of individuals. As of December 31, 2025, BNY oversees $59.3 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration and $2.2 trillion in assets under management.

BNY is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation. Headquartered in New York City, BNY has been named among Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies and Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators. Additional information is available on www.bny.com.

Verito and Filed Partner to Deliver AI-Powered Tax Automation on the Industry’s Highest-Rated Cloud Infrastructure 117

G2’s #1-ranked hosting provider and AICPA-backed AI platform combine to create Advisory-Ready Infrastructure, helping accounting firms escape data entry and shift to higher-value services

Verito, the top-rated cloud hosting and managed IT provider for accounting firms, today announced a strategic partnership with Filed, the AI-powered tax automation platform selected for the 2025 AICPA/CPA.com Startup Accelerator.

The partnership combines Filed’s AI automation, which cuts tax prep time by 40–80%, with Verito’s #1-ranked hosting infrastructure, creating what the companies call Advisory-Ready Infrastructure : a foundation that frees firms from manual compliance and data-entry work so they can focus on higher-margin advisory services.

The Capacity Problem Holding Firms Back

The accounting profession faces a stark math problem. With 75% of CPAs nearing retirement and a shortage of nearly 340,000 professionals, firms can’t hire their way to growth. Meanwhile, nearly 40% of preparers’ time disappears into repetitive data entry, hours that could generate advisory revenue at 2–3x rates.

Most firms want to offer more advisory services. Few have the capacity to deliver them.

The Verito + Filed partnership addresses both sides of that equation. Filed’s Intelligent Tax Workspace automates the manual stage, document intake, data extraction, and return population, all while working inside the tax software firms already use: Drake, UltraTax, Lacerte, ProSeries, and CCH Axcess. So preparers log in to review-ready returns instead of blank forms. Verito’s infrastructure ensures that automation runs fast, stays online, and meets IRS and FTC compliance requirements.

The result: firms recapture thousands of hours previously lost to data entry. Those hours become available for client advisory, strategic planning, and the high-value work that drives growth.

Verito earned #1 rankings in 18 separate G2 categories this winter spanning Usability, Results, Relationship, and Implementation indexes for cloud hosting, managed hosting, and dedicated hosting. The company maintains 100% uptime since 2016, a 95 Net Promoter Score, and sub-60-second support response times from technicians trained on professional tax applications.

“The firms we serve don’t just want compliant infrastructure. They want capacity to grow,” said Jatin Narang, CEO of Verito Inc. “Filed eliminates the data entry that traps preparers in low-value work. We make sure that automation runs on infrastructure that never flinches. Together, we’re giving firms something they’ve never had: the time to actually advise their clients.”

What the Partnership Means for Accounting Firms

Under the agreement, Verito becomes Filed’s preferred cloud hosting and managed IT provider. The partnership delivers:

  • For Filed users: Preferred pricing on Verito’s private cloud hosting and managed IT services, with IRS Publication 4557 and FTC Safeguards Rule compliance built in
  • For Verito clients: Discounted access to Filed’s AI automation platform, enabling faster return preparation without changing existing workflows
  • For firms shifting to advisory: An integrated ecosystem where AI handles prep work, infrastructure handles performance and compliance, and preparers handle the strategic work that commands premium fees

“Great software only works if it’s supported by great infrastructure, and Verito understands the operational realities of accounting firms, and they know how to support modern firms with the right cloud hosting and managed IT Services needed to scale operations.” said Leroy Kerry, CEO of Filed. “We’re excited to partner with them so firms can adopt Filed knowing the technology behind it is secure, dependable, and built to grow with them.”

The Infrastructure Behind the Partnership

Verito earned #1 rankings in 18 G2 Index categories, including:

  • #1 Usability Index for Cloud Application Hosting
  • #1 Results Index for Cloud Application Hosting
  • #1 Relationship Index for Cloud Application Hosting
  • #1 Implementation Index for Cloud Application Hosting
  • #1 Usability Index for Managed Hosting
  • #1 Results Index for Managed Hosting
  • #1 Implementation Index for Managed Hosting
  • #1 Relationship Index for Managed Hosting

Accounting firms ready to build their Advisory-Ready Infrastructure can learn more at verito.com/partners/filed.

About Verito

Verito provides private cloud hosting, managed IT, and compliance solutions exclusively for tax and accounting firms. With 1,000+ clients, 100% uptime since 2016, and a 95 Net Promoter Score, Verito operates under a simple promise: It just works. Securely. Learn more at verito.com.

About Filed

Filed is an AI-powered Intelligent Tax Workspace that automates tax return preparation while integrating with existing professional tax software. Backed by $17.2 million in funding from Northzone, Day One Ventures, and Neo, and selected for the 2025 AICPA/CPA.com Startup Accelerator, Filed helps accounting firms cut prep time by 40–80% and process 3–4x more returns without additional headcount. Learn more at filed.com.

Tharimmune, Inc. Announces Pricing of $55 Million Underwritten Registered Offering 170

Tharimmune, Inc., the first publicly traded company to leverage Canton Coin to support the Canton Network’s ability to digitize traditional financial markets, today announced the pricing of a $55 million registered offering.

Tharimmune, Inc. operates a differentiated digital asset treasury strategy by actively participating in the Canton Network – a privacy-enabled, secure blockchain hosting trillions in assets on chain.

The offering is expected to close on or about January 21, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. The transaction includes the issuance of 1,800,000 shares of its common stock at a price of $2.92 per share and pre-funded warrants to purchase up to 17,000,000 shares of common stock at a price of $2.9199 per pre-funded warrant. The offering will provide the Company with additional growth capital for the continued expansion and development of its Canton-centric digital asset treasury strategy, as well as with working capital for general corporate purposes.

Clear Street is acting as sole bookrunner for the offering.

About Tharimmune

Tharimmune, Inc. is the first publicly traded company to leverage Canton Coin and support the Canton Network to advance institutional blockchain adoption and the digitization of financial markets. In addition to driving value through activities on the Canton Network, Tharimmune also operates clinical-stage biotech research and development. For more information, visit www.tharimmune.com. References to information included on, or accessible through, websites do not constitute incorporation by reference of the information contained at or available through such websites, and you should not consider such information to be part of this press release.

AIxC Announces AIxC Hub Exceeds 500,000 Registered Wallets in First Week Following Launch 156

AIxCrypto Inc. (“AIxC”), a pioneer in Embodied AI (EAI) infrastructure, today announced that its flagship platform, AIxC Hub has surpassed 500,000 registered wallets and 200,000 daily active participants (DAU) within seven days of its launch.

High-Frequency Engagement & Behavioral Intelligence

The platform has processed millions of directional predictions on the Company’s proprietary C10 Index. Beyond simple engagement, AIxC Hub serves as a massive behavioral data engine, capturing real-time human decision-making patterns to train the Company’s Embodied AI models.

  • Zero-Capital Arena: A zero capital participation model that removes financial barriers, allowing for authentic analytical instincts
  • C10 Index Forecasting: Users perform high-frequency predictions on top digital assets, updated every 10 seconds
  • Merit-Based Recognition: A unified Points system rewards accuracy and community participation, creating a highly engaging skill-building environment

“Reaching 500,000 accounts in a week validates our strategy of using zero-capital environments to collect high-quality behavioral intelligence,” said Jerry Wang, Co-CEO of AIxC. “These datasets are the foundational inputs our EAI systems need to optimize decision-making in real-world asset (RWA) contexts.”

Global Community Network & Data Integrity

AIxC has built a robust global user network through multi-channel outreach. The Company maintains approximately 42,000 followers across social media platforms (AIxC Twitter 23,000 + Foundation Twitter 19,000), with core communities concentrated in Discord (27,000 members) and Telegram (17,000 members), totaling approximately 44,500 community members. This multi-tiered community architecture provides a solid foundation for the platform’s rapid growth.

To ensure the integrity of this training data, AIxC utilizes advanced AI-driven quality assurance to filter automated bot activity, ensuring the dataset reflects genuine human cognition. With users distributed across multiple countries and regions, the platform is building a globally diverse behavioral library essential for training adaptable AI systems.

Deep Community Engagement Initiatives

The Company will host its first Twitter Space next week, themed “Futurist Dialogue: Where Are the Opportunities for Ordinary People in the AI Era?” The event will feature industry guests discussing the convergence of AI and Crypto, alongside the launch of the Company’s first community AMA to address questions about the product roadmap.

Concurrently, the platform will launch an interactive AI Agent that uses gamified dialogue to help users understand their decision-making styles. After users provide basic information such as birth details and professional background, the AI generates personalized behavioral analysis.

To explore AIxC Hub, visit:
https://hub.aixcrypto.ai

To explore AIxC S1 Arena gameplay and season rules, visit:
https://aixc.gitbook.io/aixc-hub-docs-en/

About AIxCrypto:  

AIxCrypto is a U.S.-Nasdaq listed company dedicated to building a world-leading ecosystem that integrates AI and blockchain while bridging Web2 and Web3. Its core products include the BesTrade DeAI Agent and the AIxC ecosystem products.