Why Telegram May Want to ICO, Not IPO

Anthony Pompliano, managing partner at Full Tilt Capital, says that a well-done token offering allows companies to raise money faster and more efficiently than a traditional IPO. He says Telegram's massive ICO could give it a more fair value, since it will get exposure to a free market. For the full interview, [click here](https://cheddar.com/videos/inside-telegrams-upcoming-mega-ico).

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