Assignment
Read the Filecoin case study (see attachment) and answer the following questions with substantive answers in a cohesive essay.
Your paper should be at least 3 pages in length. Use proper grammar, spelling, citations, etc.
I. How did Filecoin conduct its ICO?
II. How is Filecoin's ICO similar to and different from:
i. an equity IPO?
ii. a crowdfunding initiative on, for example, Kickstarter, Indiegogo, GoFundMe?
III. What are the pros and cons of Filecoin conducting a fundraising through an ICO?
IV. Why should investors be attracted to Filecoin?
V. Why should be wary of Filecoin?
VI. Why are regulators encouraging or opposing ICOs?
VII. What have some regulators done in response to ICOs?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
Article: Filecoin's initial Coin Offering: Using Blockchain to Decentralise Storage by Low Buen Sin ann Wee-Kiat Lim.