Sometimes it is hard to believe some of the messages the bitcoin maximalists are spreading because they also have their self interests on hand. That is the rise and rise of bitcoin. They reckon that ICOs and altcoins are the hurdles for that.
Speaking with CNBC amidst the Singapore Week of Innovation & Technology, Taizo Son remarked that that ICOs – through which cryptographic tokens are sold in an effort to bootstrap a blockchain network – could be "major methods" for startups to access capital.
He told the publication:
"[ICOs are] very good because they democratize venture financing for not only professionals like venture capitalists, but also individuals can participate in exciting projects from start-ups to support."
Son is perhaps best known as the founder and current chairman of GungHo, a major Japanese gaming company that has released games like Puzzle & Dragons and Ragnarok Online. He also founded Mistletoe, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage startups.
His comments are notable given recent reports that Japanese officials are said to be moving closer toward new regulations around the funding model.
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