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An Outlook For Employing The "Initial Coin Offering" (Ico) For The Issuance Of "Islamic Smart Sukuk" Across The Blockchain, Dr. Mohiuddin Adnan Al-Hajjar Jan 2021

An Outlook For Employing The "Initial Coin Offering" (Ico) For The Issuance Of "Islamic Smart Sukuk" Across The Blockchain, Dr. Mohiuddin Adnan Al-Hajjar

UAEU Law Journal

The Blockchain introduced new concepts related to the field of finance especially by giving birth to cryptocurrencies. This technical tool is for some a revolution in the business world, while other conservatives are careful about this new technology. Among its various applications, ICO represent an attractive solution for companies seeking capital. The Islamic orientation of ICO can be an alternative for Islamic financing of projects and businesses to the general public, i.e. companies or individuals. Our analytical and comparative approach is to prove that: - The issue via an ICO results in the appearance of a Token representing the co-ownership …