On 29 April, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled draft legislation aimed at regulating cryptoassets at the International Fintech Growth Summit (IFGS) in London, sponsored by Latham & Watkins.
The proposed legislation...more
A recent statutory instrument aims to remove legal uncertainty surrounding crypto staking and ease blockchain operations.
On 9 January 2025, the UK Government published the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000...more
On 10 December 2024, the European Banking Authority (EBA), the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA), and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) (together, ESAs) have published new joint...more
Professional investors will benefit from increased exposure to cryptoassets via traditional financial instruments, though retail investors’ exposure remains limited.
In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency, regulatory...more
Beyond creative works and consumer products, NFTs open up new avenues for IP monetisation in the technology, life sciences, and pharmaceutical industries.
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs), one-of-a-kind cryptoassets stored on...more
6/25/2021
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ESMA and the EBA publish documents considering the application of the EU regulatory regime to crypto-assets and ICOs.
Key Points:
..ESMA highlights the importance of taking a technology-neutral approach to regulation,...more