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EU Regulator Details How It Classifies Unlawful Overseas Businesses Under MiCA

[Aug 1 5:15 PM] The European Securities and Markets Authority released an opinion report to aid firms that may do business with overseas firms in order to prevent them breaching the rules on Wednesday.

EU releases crypto-asset classification tools to help firms comply with MiCA

[Jul 19 7:51 AM] EU regulators introduce standardized crypto-asset classification under MiCA with a new test and guidelines to ensure uniformity across the market as regulations begin to come into play.

Paradigm calls on European markets regulator to show nuance regarding MEV

[Jun 27 1:10 PM] The venture capitalist firm said ESMA’s approach to crypto market abuse could be a disaster for the industry without suggesting any better ideas.

Many EU Crypto Entities May Not Know the Correct Deadline for Sustainability Disclosures Under MiCA: Risk Analyst

[Jun 26 5:42 AM] Several crypto asset service providers (CASPS) in the European Union (EU) may not know the correct deadline to make sustainability disclosures reflecting their environmental footprint despite a clarification made by the bloc's securities regulator…

EU watchdog urges banks to prioritize clients in AI usage

[May 31 7:42 AM] The EU's top financial regulator, ESMA, mandates that banks and investment firms ensure AI tools prioritize client interests, reinforcing accountability under MiFID.

EU Regulator Considers Crypto Inclusion in €12 Trillion UCITS Funds

[May 9 10:16 AM] The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has initiated a call for evidence to explore the potential inclusion of new assets, including cryptocurrencies, in UCITS funds, which represent a major share of EU retail investments. UCITS, an…

EU Watchdog Considers Crypto Integration Into $12.88 Trillion Investment Market

[May 9 7:00 AM] Europe’s securities regulator is seeking input from stakeholders on the potential inclusion of crypto assets in a potentially massive market. The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the regulatory authority responsible for…

EU seeks stakeholder opinions on adding crypto to 12T euro investment market

[May 9 4:28 AM] If approved, the EU’s UCITS funds would make way for crypto assets to gain exposure to a 12 trillion euro investment product market.

EU's MiCA Rules Have Had Little Influence on the European Crypto Market, Regulator Says

[Apr 10 9:22 AM] The rules, which take effect at the end of the year, have yet to spur increased euro-based transactions in crypto markets.

EU Watchdog Says Reordering Blockchain Transactions Might Be Market Abuse. Industry Says It's Not

[Apr 4 10:00 PM] Maximum Extractable Value (MEV), in which crypto miners reorder transactions they validate for profit, is not inherently bad, some policy experts point out.

EU Markets Watchdog Steps Closer to Finalizing Rules Under MiCA

[Mar 25 5:17 AM] The European Securities and Markets Authority on Monday published a final report on measures along with its third consultation package for further rules and guidance.

EU Regulator Proposes Stricter Rules for Foreign Crypto Firms

[Feb 2 8:30 PM] The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator, has proposed stricter rules for crypto firms based outside the EU, limiting their ability to directly serve customers within the bloc to ensure fair…

Regulators around the globe assert more control over crypto: Law Decoded

[Oct 23, 2023 1:00 PM] From Hong Kong to Europe and the United States, regulators are pushing for more oversight and control over digital assets.

Crypto investor protections won’t take effect in EU until late 2024

[Oct 17, 2023 7:15 AM] Crypto asset service providers may not benefit from full rights and protections afforded to them under MiCA until as late as July 2026, the ESMA said.

EU Regulator Warns of ‘Opaque’ Crypto Firms as It Seeks to Close MiCA Loopholes

[Oct 17, 2023 4:00 AM] The European Securities and Markets Authority doesn’t want foreign companies operating via EU “letterbox” entities

The explosive revelations of Caroline Ellison: Law Decoded

[Oct 16, 2023 2:30 PM] SBF’s former girlfriend admits to fraud during her time as CEO of Alameda Research.

French regulator sees DeFi as 'disintermediated,' not 'decentralized'

[Oct 13, 2023 1:56 AM] The Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution concluded its consultation on the regulation of DeFi.

Defi Not a Risk to Financial Stability Yet, EU Securities Regulator Reports

[Oct 13, 2023 1:30 AM] Decentralized finance (defi) brings risks for investors but is yet to pose “meaningful risks” to financial stability, according to Europe’s securities watchdog. The agency believes, however, the phenomenon deserves attention in light of the EU’s�

Decentralized finance yet to pose ‘meaningful risk’ to stability — EU regulator

[Oct 11, 2023 10:11 PM] The European Securities and Markets Authority argued that DeFi was still too small to pose any sizeable risks to overall financial stability, but should be monitored.

EU Markets Regulator Warns of DeFi’s ‘Serious Risks’

[Oct 11, 2023 7:11 AM] ESMA, responsible for rulemaking under the bloc’s landmark new crypto law MiCA, is worried about new forms of market manipulation when there’s no central counterparty

European regulator: DeFi comes with significant risks as well as benefits

[Oct 11, 2023 4:12 AM] The European Securities and Markets Authority released an article on decentralized finance and its risks for the EU market.

European regulator publishes second consultation on MiCA

[Oct 6, 2023 2:55 AM] The regulator will publish a final report based on feedback received and submit the draft technical standards to the European Commission by June 2024.

European regulator releases consultative paper on MiCA standards for crypto asset service providers

[Jul 12, 2023 12:10 PM] The European Securities and Markets Authority will release three consultations as it fulfills its mandate under MiCA regulations.

EU Securities Agency Issues First Batch of Detailed Crypto Rules Under MiCA Law

[Jul 12, 2023 3:22 AM] Consultations cover authorization and conflict-of-interest rules for crypto companies under the landmark digital assets law

Binance Rescinds Decision To Remove Privacy Coins From European Market

[Jun 26, 2023 8:30 AM] Binance has made a decision to reverse its initial plan of delisting certain privacy coins in Europe. This change in course comes after the exchange revised its operations to align with the local regulatory requirements. According to the developers…

EU to Consult on Crypto Complaints, Conflict of Interest Rules in July

[Jun 15, 2023 8:06 AM] The bloc’s securities-market authority ESMA is to fill in the details of the flagship crypto law MiCA

EU Securities Watchdog ESMA Warns of Unregulated Crypto, Gold Investment Offerings

[May 27, 2023 10:00 PM] The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a warning regarding investments in assets like cryptocurrencies. They will remain unregulated in most countries until the EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) law is enforced across…

EU Investment Firms Should Clearly State Crypto Is Unregulated, Watchdog Says

[May 26, 2023 2:47 AM] Companies that market crypto alongside traditional securities might mislead consumers about access to fair advice and compensation, the European Securities and Markets Authority worries.