company. Kik has challenged the SEC's ability to regulate cryptocurrencies. On September 7, 2017, only days before the Kin ICO, Kik announced that Canadian citizens would be barred from participating, citing weak guidance from the Ontario Securities Commission for the decision. By 2019 the value of Kin had fallen by 99%. See also Comparison of cross-platform instant messaging clients References External links Companies based in Waterloo, Ontario Instant messaging Instant messaging clients Computer-related introductions in 2010 Canadian brands Ethereum tokens