I think the delay has to do with the propaganda around the SEC approvals and the infighting of bitcoin cash that led to the split
BCH ABC | BCH SV.
Also the low prices will attract a lot of people who missed out earlier. Guess we'd just have to wait and see.
Im not so sure. I think most people don't even know much about those issues that you've mentioned.
Basically investors trust has been crushed and it's going to take some time to recover it. I personally believe that ICOs are done and there will be hardly any demand coming from so called "smart money" or any serious investors to get involved.
STO (security token offerings) are most likely the future, as tokens launched as STO will bring new wave of interest and trust.
Cheers, Piotr