ICO as Economic Security Threat. Possible Risks Analysis. Experience of Foreign States

Abstract

In this paper the definition of ICO as a type of economic activity is given, its advantages and disadvantages, the risks associated with this activity are considered. The experience of foreign countries on this issue is studied.

 

Keywords: ICO, initial coin offering, money laundering, counteraction to money laundering, blockchain.

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