The number of ICOs and the total amounts of funds raised via ICOs approached record highs in 2017 and continue to grow. Traditional venture capitalists, corporates as well as investment banks are increasingly reviewing and deciding about investments in ICOs. Regulators, however, are heavily implementing new rules and regulations due to the fact that Blockchain technology, Cryptocurrencies and ICOs are to stay in the future. Media coverage about cryptocurrencies remain critical due to volatility, hacks and money laundering. And organisations such as BitKom and BaFin slowly recognize the revolution starting now.
Thus, time to discuss key challenges and trends in ICOs from the perspective of Start-ups, traditional and corporate VCs, private/crowd investors as well as regulators:
- What are the critical success factors and the lifecycle of an ICO?
- Do ICOs disrupt traditional VC funding?
- What main forms of tokens do exist and what legal implications do they trigger? What is the best legal entity set-up?
- What are the current and expected regulations of tax authorities?
- What is the current status of emerging ICO regulation in the US, Europe and in Asia? Where are the leading ICO hubs?
- What is the impact of improper cybersecurity? What needs to be done to avoid losing funds and investor personal data?
- Future of ICOs: Lock-up periods for tokens, pre-registering requirements for investors with KYC/AML investor identification, structured fundraising rounds with caps, interactive protocol and staggered release of funds?
These and other questions will be discussed with our guests and speakers.
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When:
Tuesday, March 20 2018
Breakfast/Reception 09:00 am
Discussion 9:30 – 11:45 am
Speakers
Dr. Christopher Hahn Trustberg
Dr. Christian Nagel Founder and managing Partner Early Bird
Miriam Neubauer Managing Director Catena, ICO Incubator
Dr. Martin Steinbach EY Global IPO Leader