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ESAs publish guidelines on the standardised test for crypto-assets and templates for explanations and opinions under MiCAR

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The European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) have published guidelines on: (i) a common approach for the regulatory classification of crypto-assets under the Markets in Crypto-asset Regulation (MiCAR); and (ii) templates for...more

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EBA opinion on EC's partial rejection of RTS on information required in application for authorisation of ARTs

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The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published an opinion (dated 25 February) on the European Commission's (EC's) amendments relating to the final draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) on the information to be...more

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ESMA guidelines on cryptoasset transfer services under MiCAR

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published official translations of its guidelines on the procedures and policies, including the rights of clients, in the context of transfer services for cryptoassets...more

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FSB thematic peer review on global regulatory framework for cryptoasset activities

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The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has published summary terms of reference for its thematic peer review on the FSB global regulatory framework for cryptoasset activities. The objective of this peer review is to examine...more

Seward & Kissel LLP

Finally, clarity (or perhaps, “clarity-ish”)

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After years of refusing to give clear answers on the issue of which tokens are securities, the SEC has finally provided some clarity, at least with respect to meme coins: they are not securities. Well, actually, not quite;...more

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Market Abuse Rules for Cryptoassets — The New UK Regime

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This briefing covers the FCA’s proposed rules for market abuse in cryptoassets (MARC) in (DP24/4) and follows our earlier coverage on the proposals for the FCA’s admissions and disclosures (A&D) regime proposed in that...more

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Bank of Italy consults on the extension of its AML Regulations to CASPs

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Bank of Italy issued a public consultation proposing to extend the Regulation on customer due diligence and the Regulation on organization, procedures and internal controls to crypto-asset service providers (“CASPs”)....more

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The U.K.’s New Cryptoasset Regime—the FCA Releases Its First Consultation Paper on Market Abuse and the Admissions and Disclosure...

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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has released its first publication (DP24/4) on its future rules for U.K. cryptoasset market participants. This discussion paper seeks input on the FCA’s proposed rules for admissions and...more

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The EU's crypto regulation MiCA is now fully applicable

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On 30 December 2024 the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation ("MiCA") became applicable to crypto-asset service providers ("CASPs") as well as offerors and persons seeking admission to trading of crypto-assets in the EU....more

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Shielding Staking from UK Funds Regulation: The First Crypto Law of 2025

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In a previous alert, we identified that the definition of a collective investment scheme (CIS) could capture on-chain staking, and that the UK government, acting through the HM Treasury (HMT), was looking to clarify the...more

K2 Integrity

Fiat Ramps Unlocked: Practical Tips For Banks And Crypto Firms

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Ask any centralized cryptocurrency firm to name one of their biggest priorities or challenges—and then count the number of times they mention bank partnerships. For crypto firms, the loss of, or failure to acquire, a bank...more

McDermott Will & Emery

MiCAR in der Praxis: BaFin veröffentlicht Merkblatt für Krypto-Dienstleistungen

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Die Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht („BaFin„) hat zum Jahresbeginn ein Merkblatt zu den Kryptowerte-Dienstleistungen gemäß der neuen EU-Verordnung über Märkte für Kryptowerte („MiCAR„) veröffentlicht. Diese...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Wrapping Up the UK’s CARF

In November 2023, the United Kingdom (“UK”) and 47 other jurisdictions agreed to implement the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (“OECD”) Crypto-asset Reporting Framework (“CARF”) into domestic law....more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

EU’s New Guidance: Travel Rule to Combat Money Laundering in Crypto

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The EU is continuing to shape the regulatory landscape in the crypto market After the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) entered into force in June 2024, a significant step took place last July with the publication of...more

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Are You Ready for MiCA Implementation?

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On June 30, 2024, the new Markets in Crypto-assets (MiCA) regulation, which affects stablecoins in the European Union, went into effect. This client alert outlines the critical obligations and considerations for stablecoin...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 2nd Forum on Digital Assets Compliance: AML, Sanctions and Regulatory Oversight - October 17th - 18th, New York, NY

With so many new, emerging risks coming to the forefront, ACI is excited to announce our Digital Assets Compliance: AML, Sanctions and Regulatory Oversight. Unlike other conferences, this highly anticipated event stands apart...more

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Doing Fintech Business in the UK: Regulatory Q&A for US and Other Non-UK Businesses

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With more fintech’s looking to expand their businesses internationally, it can be daunting to navigate varying regulations across borders. This article focuses on regulations in the United Kingdom....more

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