The subject of regulating Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), frequently referred to as token sales, has lately garnered significant global attention amidst both an enormous increase in the size and scale of ICOs during 2017. In the US, the SEC has concluded that the new digital coins issued by the start-up serve many of the same practical purposes and share some of the same characteristics as traditional shares issued by a corporation. The digital coins sold in the US is expected to be regulated as “securities”. China’s ban on fundraising through launches on token-based digital currencies increased uncertainty among start-ups. Singapore and Switzerland has been considered as two more token friendly nations for creating welcoming environment for fintech and cryptocurrencies. The UK has set up a regulatory sandbox to help test out new financial projects.

We are hosting a global dialogue on the State of ICO Regulations which will bring…