Check out this video I just watched that is a public hearing on cryptocurrencies and their regulations on how these coins will be identified.
Very useful knowledge and I think you will find it very interesting. :)
Basically what they are saying in this video is that when a coin is in ICO, it is a security and will be regulated as such. Once a coin has a developed network it will be considered a commodity.
I am really happy that we are starting to get more clarity on this subject as I know there has been many people who are worried about how these coins will be classified.
The other thing that I noticed was that they where surprisingly open to this new technology and open to working for the best possible outcome.
Hope you enjoy!