A LEGAL PERSPECTIVE ON CURRENT ICO REGULATORY TRENDS WORLDWIDE

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In recent years, traditional approaches to the development of regulatory frameworks have faced significant challenges in addressing the dynamic nature of emerging technologies. As a result, new, more flexible typologies, often referred to as agile regulatory approaches, have begun to take shape. This article explores the evolving landscape of Initial Coin Offering (ICO) regulation, offering a critical overview of existing solutions in key jurisdictions such as the United States and the European Union. Both regions have adopted distinct regulatory approaches that reflect their differing legal and market environments. This article aims to contribute to the discourse on how regulatory systems can adapt to technological innovation while ensuring legal certainty, investor protection and market integrity.
Keywords: ICO, Sandboxes, Innovation Hubs, Self-Regulation, Co-Regulation.