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Crypto Assets: More Comments on EU Passage of MiCA

As was reported last week, the European Parliament approved MiCA, or Markets in Crypto-Assets legislation, which aims to make the EU a digital asset-friendly jurisdiction. At the same time, the Transfer of Funds regulation was approved, which requires crypto operators to identify their customers as… Read More

MiCA or Markets in Crypto-Assets, Will Make the EU a Digital Asset Friendly Jurisdiction as Legislation Approved by European Parliament

The European Parliament has adopted MiCA or Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation. This legislative development means the European digital asset (crypto-asset) will now have a bespoke regulatory framework, allowing all EU member states to provide services under a harmonized environment. After several delays, MiCA was approved… Read More

European Union Introduces Measures Against Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing

MEPs approved stricter rules “to close existing gaps in combating money laundering, terrorist financing and evasion of sanctions” in the European Union. This past week, MEPs from the Economic and Monetary Affairs and Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs committees “adopted their position on three… Read More

European Union Smart Contract Regulatory Guidelines Released in Council’s Data Act Draft

Smart contracts will reportedly have to include a “kill switch” under an update of the European Union’s (EU) Data Act which was recently released by the bloc’s member states on Monday (March 27, 2023). The European Union’s Council, which is focused on representing national governments,… Read More

European Council Tells European Parliament it is OK with Markets in Crypto Assets Directive (MiCA)

In a letter sent to the Chair of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament, the European Council said it approved of the Parliament’s position on the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) directive as it stands and it will be adopted… Read More

AtomicLab Announced Winner of “Coding Challenge for Ukraine” Hackathon

On June 29, the European Commission and the Ukrainian Association of Fintech for Innovation Companies (UAFIC) and the European Association of Digital Finance (EDFA) supported a project to implement tech solutions that should help Ukrainians — pan-European hackathon “Coding Challenge for Ukraine.” The event’s partner… Read More

European Union Agrees on Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) Regulation: “Will shape the digital asset ecosystem for years to come”

The European Union has agreed on crypto-asset regulation under the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) legislation. According to tweets distributed by Member of European Parliament (MEP) Stefan Berger, Europe will be the first continent with crypto asset regulation as the European Parliament, European Commission and… Read More

Europe: Pilot on Tokenization and Digital Securities Regulation Released by EU Parliament

The European Parliament has posted regulations pertaining to tokenization and digital securities leveraging blockchain or distributed ledger technology. The DLT pilot plan aims to enable innovators to advance their platforms while providing a safe environment for users. To quote the document: It is important to… Read More

European Parliament Approves New Rules on Crypto Transfers, No Minimum on Tracking Transfers

Last Thursday, Members of European Parliament (MEP) voted to create new rules to track crypto transfers. The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) and the Committee on Civil Liberties (LIBE) adopted the legislation, with 93 votes for and 14 against, and 14 abstentions. The… Read More

Dear Member of European Parliament: Global Digital Finance Tells MEPs to Pump the Brakes on Transfer of Funds Regulation

As was recently reported, the European Parliament is poised to vote on regulation pertaining to the Transfer of Funds that will impact crypto-assets. The quote the European Commission: “The anonymity associated with crypto assets, as well as their speed and global reach bring obvious risks… Read More

Bad Facts Make Bad Law. Coinbase Slams European Union’s Transfer of Funds Regulation

New rules in Europe designed to stymie illicit activity may go too far, according to Coinbase. New Transfer of Funds Regulation “would unleash an entire surveillance regime on exchanges,” explains the crypto exchange. In a blog post, Coinbase states that “bad facts, make bad law,”… Read More

EU Draft Documents Surface Addressing Distributed Ledger Technology, Crypto-Assets

  Two draft documents by the European Parliament, Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs, addressing distributed ledger technology (DLT or blockchain) as well as crypto-assets have emerged. The first is a draft document on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of… Read More

Central Bank Digital Currencies Increasingly Being Considered by Governments, as AML/CFT Regulations Tighten: Report

New York-based BitOoda, a digital asset and Fintech firm, recently published its cryptocurrency market regulatory analysis report. Governments throughout the world are struggling to deal with the devastating economic consequences of the deadly Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The BitOoda team reveals: “We’ve noted an uptick in… Read More

European Parliament Suggests Broadening the Definition of Virtual Currencies and Platforms that Need to Follow Financial Regulations

The European Parliament suggests that the EU should consider broadening the existing definition of digital assets or cryptocurrencies and expand its current list of blockchain or crypto-related organizations that may need to follow financial regulations. The EU adopted the Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD5) back… Read More

Finally. European Union Agrees on Harmonized Crowdfunding Rules, Offering Cap Set at €5,000,000

According to a notice published by the Europea Parliament, final European Union-wide rules have been agreed upon thus forwarding the goal of a true monetary union while promoting online capital formation. The European Parliament negotiating team has reached a deal with the European Council which… Read More

Does Blockchain Undermine or Enhance GDPR? European Parliament Report Explains

For some people, Blockchain or distributed ledger technology (DLT) holds almost mystical potential to revolutionize everything. While there is more than a bit of hyperbole associated with blockchain, it is a fact that many corporates are incorporating DLT within their operations to streamline and remove… Read More

Oliver Gajda Updates on Pan European Crowdfunding Legislation & Possible Inclusion of ICO Rules

Several weeks back, CI covered the draft legislation for pan-European crowdfunding rules from the European Parliament. At that time, initial coin offerings (ICO) were part of the possible legislation. Crowdfunding is part of the European Union Fintech Action plan that directly aligns with the Capital… Read More

European Parliament Votes to Boost Crowdfunding Cap to € 8 Million

Matching what several European countries have already done, the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee of European Parliament voted this week to boost the crowdfunding cap to € 8 million across all of the European member states. This stands in contrast to an existing proposal emanating out of… Read More

European Parliament Draft Legislation Shows Intent to Enable Crowdfunding Platforms to Host Initial Coin Offerings

Ashley Fox MEP

A recent draft of legislation by the European Parliament pertaining to European Crowdfunding Service Providers (ECSP) indicates an interest in rolling in initial coin offerings (ICOs) along with more traditional securities. While still just a draft, the document shows a clear interest in empowering online… Read More

European Parliament Publishes Report on Cryptocurrency: Virtual Currencies and Central Banks Monetary Policy

A report created at the request or the European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs, addresses the topic of “virtual currencies” or cryptocurrencies. The paper entitled “Virtual Currencies and Central Banks Monetary Policy: Challenges Ahead,” seeks to present an analysis of the phenomenon of… Read More

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