I saw something about an exchange asking clarity from a regulator about interpretation of certain regulations. I wonder if that is related to the Iconomi issue.
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I just had to remember where I read it so here is the link. Reading it again I think it is not related but perhaps if they do it for this, then they have done / could do similar requests to clarify the position of regulations that apply to virtual currencies that have reward systems, and perhaps requesting exemption of regulations in certain cases.
https://poloniex.com/press-releases/2016.10.18-Our-request-for-no-action-relief/