EU Eyes Central Crypto Authority Amid UAE Regulatory Shift The landscape of crypto regulation is undergoing a significant shift as the EU considers establishing a centralized authority to oversee the digital asset space, while the UAE simultaneously tightens its regulatory grip. This coordinated global movement raises questions about the future of decentralized finance and the very definition of a “crypto haven.” The European Commission […]

EU Eyes Central Crypto Authority Amid UAE Regulatory Shift

The landscape of crypto regulation is undergoing a significant shift as the EU considers establishing a centralized authority to oversee... #CASPs

MiCA Regulations: Europe's New Crypto Rules Explained The End of the Crypto Wild West? How MiCA is Redefining Europe's Digital Asset Landscape For years, the European crypto market has felt a bit like a frontier town. Full…

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ESMA Issues Supervisory Briefing on CASPs Authorisation Under MiCA The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) released a supervisory briefing on the authorisation of Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs) under the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation…

📢 #ESMA issues guidance on #MiCA authorisation for #CASPs, stressing:

➡️ No CASPs are low risk
➡️ Strong in-country governance
➡️ Strict outsourcing controls
➡️ Realistic business plans

CASPs in the EU should review governance & compliance

EBA Outlines ML/TF Risk Guidelines for Crypto-Assets Sector The European Banking Authority (EBA) released a summary of their regulatory approach towards ML/TF risks in the crypto-assets sector.

The #EBA outlines ML/TF rules for crypto:
➡️ Broader AML scope for #CASPs
➡️ New obligations incl. Travel Rule by end-2024
➡️ MiCA CASPs must meet AML updates
➡️ Guidance for firms & supervisors

EBA launches consultation on Regulatory Technical Standards The European Banking Authority (EBA) launched a public consultation on draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS).

📢 The #EBA has launched a consultation on draft Regulatory Technical Standards (#RTS) for #CASPs.
➡️ Criteria for appointing central contact points
➡️ Functions to ensure #AML/#CTF compliance

🗓️ Comment deadline: 4 Feb 2025