Comparative Analysis of Legal Regulation of ICO in Selected Countries

Abstract

The article analyzes popular jurisdictions for conducting ICO. The tendencies of legal regulation in different countries are considered.

 

Keywords: crypto-currency, block, ICO, crowdsale, means of attraction of investments, safety, financial technologies

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