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
The Legal Statement applies areas of insolvency law to digital assets, providing valuable guidance on the approach English courts will take.
In October 2023, the UK’s Jurisdiction Taskforce (UKJT), which is made up of...more
The consultation provides a key opportunity for market participants to provide feedback on the regime.
Key Points:
..The consultation covers a broad range of MiFID topics and, while framed as a questionnaire, contains...more
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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
FCA teams up with other regulators to advance its idea of creating a global regulatory sandbox.
The FCA, along with several other financial services regulators, has launched a consultation on the operating framework for a...more