ICO & Token Generating Events: legal and regulatory deep dive

Initial coin offerings (ICO's) are dominating the blockchain and crypto worlds with high profile capital raises. Questions remain on the legality of these events. With hundreds more being launched globally there are more legal questions then answers.

In this session we'll bring together the most relevant legal practitioners and operating leaders that are active in the space and represent the vanguard in this rapidly developing area of the law.

Suggested readings (https://medium.com/blockchain-review) pre session.

Guest Speaker:

Nizam Ismail (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nizam-ismail-2a4090b/) Co-Founder at RHT Compliance Solutions and Partner and Head, Regulatory Practice at RHTLaw Taylor Wessing

Discussion points:

• Existing Laws, guidelines and frameworks regarding Cryptocurrencies (recognition and classification) across the region.

• Corporate formation & the proper legal vehicles eg. a modern Foundation vs Trust vs.?

• Jurisdictional considerations and

• Why Risk, and Principles-Based Approach” to “Securities” licensing, and clear guidelines on disclosure, consumer, and investor protection are of utmost importance

• Compliance including AML/KYC

• Data Privacy and securities licensing

• Taxation considerations

Please if you have specific questions you want answered please comment on the board or message me directly.

250 is max capacity. Please RSVP early and change your RSVP if you can't attend. We will definitely livestream and will record the session.

Disclaimer: My opinion is not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. This in no way should be considered legal advice, and my views do not represent the views of my employer, investors, or partners. Moreover, nothing written or spoken here should be construed as investment or legal advice. Please retain counsel for legal advice.

It is designed for general informational purposes only.