Lastly, one of the key difference is that IPOs are regulated heavily and ICOs are not governed by existing financial regulations. (icodrip.com)
«Automating the enforcement of our existing financial regulations, with public blockchains, on - chain Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance and smart regulation can improve the system, not circumvent it.» (knowtechie.com)
It finds that existing financial regulations, as well as those proposed in major cap - and - trade bills, would be inadequate and could (foe.org)