Topic: Will ICOs become regulated in Europe? - page 3. (Read 470 times)
I think yes, there are too many ICO that appears to be a scammed so the government has been making a move to prevent more casualty and government will make regulation for crypto, the government don't want anything to slip from their control anymore
The BOE (Bank of England) head Mark Carney has stated recently that they wish to regulate not only ICO's but also impose a taxed system where the government will look to tax alts and bitcoin/ ethereum etc whilst in wallet.. This would obviously be good for making ICO's credible ... but also bad for holders as you wouldn't be able to strategically hold tokens and pay yourself in good tax terms in the future. 
Pretty much another non techie thinking they can control crypto, same as when they wanted to ban certain websites in the UK.
With regards to regulation, they don't call it world wide web for nothing. If a country wanted to regulate, their best bet would be putting the fence between the initial investment into Bitcoin or Eth via sites like Coinbase etc. If the government made it illegal to invest in crypto and made banks in that country block payments to said companies then they might have a chance.
Sooner or later, given the existence of certain risks for investors, the ICO should and will be monitored in Europe. European states are already concerned about the presence of these risks and are looking for a way out of this situation. And there can be only one way out - partial regulation of the issue of initial coins. Nothing wrong with this I do not see. It is important only that such regulation is not excessive and does not interfere with the ICO.
I don't know how the authorities would do this all over Europe, and also honestly all it would do would be to push ICO's to countries where they are not regulated. I imagine that as soon as they were banned in China they just started popping up in the countries around where it was free.
I do believe that regulations are needed, but I fear that governments will not give fair regulations, but instead just look at how they can make money out of them through taxing / charging.
I do believe that regulations are needed, but I fear that governments will not give fair regulations, but instead just look at how they can make money out of them through taxing / charging.
ICO might end up being regulated in Europe because of the vast acceptance of it by the Europeans.
I think they should be then there wont be that many scams.
Maybe it can be banned or regulated in Europe too,because many countries are started to restrict the crypto currency usage in their countries so Europe also one of them.But regulating is better than banning it on their countries because ICOs is a great type of investment so it will help increase in their country people's economy.
But there is no official announcement yet so you are free to participate in the ICOs yet.
But there is no official announcement yet so you are free to participate in the ICOs yet.
ICOs will become more regulated over time not only in Europe but across the entire globe with US taking the lead in introducing new regulations for this grey-area industry.
One example is the recent ban of crypto currency trading in South Korea. U can read it here. https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-southkorea-bitcoin/south-korea-plans-to-ban-cryptocurrency-trading-rattles-market-idUSKBN1F002A
However, regulations is not entirely bad since it makes it harder for scammers to organize ICO and disappear with the funds raised after that.
One example is the recent ban of crypto currency trading in South Korea. U can read it here. https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-southkorea-bitcoin/south-korea-plans-to-ban-cryptocurrency-trading-rattles-market-idUSKBN1F002A
However, regulations is not entirely bad since it makes it harder for scammers to organize ICO and disappear with the funds raised after that.
Do you think we will see certain restrictions investing in ICOs for European based investors? I'm considering to go full time focusing on ICOs investments and it would be a shame if ICOs become banned. Thank you for sharing your opinion on this, much appreciated
You can do both. You can invest ICOs at your spare time , it won't take too much time , I am now doing like this .I think it will not be banned, but some regulations for sure.
I don't think all over Europe, but it will be certain countries.
I think regulation is needed, but I believe banning them would be a mistake.
To have a full answer about this we would need to think where is Europe heading in general, that is, what direction is the European Union fiscal policy is going to travel in a few years. Europe has always been talking of harmonisation in fiscal matters and if that is the path, ICOs will be regulated across all EU. I think regulation is needed, but I believe banning them would be a mistake.
I don't think all over Europe, but it will be certain countries.
I think regulation is needed, but I believe banning them would be a mistake.
I think regulation is needed, but I believe banning them would be a mistake.
Do you think we will see certain restrictions investing in ICOs for European based investors? I'm considering to go full time focusing on ICOs investments and it would be a shame if ICOs become banned. Thank you for sharing your opinion on this, much appreciated
Not ban, maybe but definitely become regulated with laws and restricted 
Do you think we will see certain restrictions investing in ICOs for European based investors? I'm considering to go full time focusing on ICOs investments and it would be a shame if ICOs become banned. Thank you for sharing your opinion on this, much appreciated
I think it doesn't matter , icos under restrictions mean real project , why not ?Further more , China has banned every kind of icos, but ICO are still live in China . Chinese are still joining any icos they like.
The BOE (Bank of England) head Mark Carney has stated recently that they wish to regulate not only ICO's but also impose a taxed system where the government will look to tax alts and bitcoin/ ethereum etc whilst in wallet.. This would obviously be good for making ICO's credible ... but also bad for holders as you wouldn't be able to strategically hold tokens and pay yourself in good tax terms in the future.
In the name of regulation I hope they don't ruin we centralization of the coins
Do you think we will see certain restrictions investing in ICOs for European based investors? I'm considering to go full time focusing on ICOs investments and it would be a shame if ICOs become banned. Thank you for sharing your opinion on this, much appreciated
Regulation is different in banning it,ICOs would be less scammy if theres regulating on these investments,people would be sure to their money if you ask me.I guess I didn't properly describe myself. I didn't mean to say regulation would mean directly to ban ICOs, just wanted to ask if any sort of regulation is coming potentially ending up with ban.
Thank you for all the replies guys, are there any official announcements from authorities you are aware of? Because I couldn't find much which probably means all we have are conjectures only...
Do you think we will see certain restrictions investing in ICOs for European based investors? I'm considering to go full time focusing on ICOs investments and it would be a shame if ICOs become banned. Thank you for sharing your opinion on this, much appreciated
Regulation is different in banning it,ICOs would be less scammy if theres regulating on these investments,people would be sure to their money if you ask me. 
Do you think we will see certain restrictions investing in ICOs for European based investors? I'm considering to go full time focusing on ICOs investments and it would be a shame if ICOs become banned. Thank you for sharing your opinion on this, much appreciated
no the established authorities cant handle icos,
but what is more likely is that there will be verification and examination systems developed that investors will then trust and rely on, making it a defacto regulation,
u then have to fullfil those examination standards to get broad attention in the first place
regards
Do you think we will see certain restrictions investing in ICOs for European based investors? I'm considering to go full time focusing on ICOs investments and it would be a shame if ICOs become banned. Thank you for sharing your opinion on this, much appreciated
Regulation is different in banning it,ICOs would be less scammy if theres regulating on these investments,people would be sure to their money if you ask me. Do you think we will see certain restrictions investing in ICOs for European based investors? I'm considering to go full time focusing on ICOs investments and it would be a shame if ICOs become banned. Thank you for sharing your opinion on this, much appreciated
It is very much needed, but I am afraid that whenever it comes it will be simply to ensure tax paying and avoid money laundering but not to ensure proper governance which is what I think is needed after taking part in a few ICOs.
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