EU Watchdog Flags Offshore Crypto Risks Under New MiCA Regulation
The ESMA has released a new Opinion outlining the severe risks associated with international crypto companies that apply for partial authorization under the MiCA regulation.
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Latest firstEU Stripe Clients Can Now Purchase Crypto
Local consumers can now purchase crypto with credit or debit cards due to Stripe's expansion of its crypto integration into the European market.
EU Parliament Passes Anti-Money Laundering Bill, Spotlights Crypto Services
Key Takeaways The European Parliament has passed new regulations aimed at combating anti-money laundering (AML) measures, including provisions targeting crypto exchanges. The legislation, which received approval on April 24, formalises due diligence requirements for crypto companies as part of the…
CoinCodeCap WeekInFocus: February 4, 2024
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ESMA Proposes Strict Guidelines to Protect MiCA-compliant Firms Against Non-MiCA Entities
Key Takeaways The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has taken a significant step in shaping the regulatory landscape for crypto assets in the European Union (EU). In two consultation papers released on January 29, ESMA focused on creating standards…
CoinCodeCap WeekInFocus: January 21, 2024
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EU Banking Authority Announces Anti-Money Laundering Rules For Crypto Firms
Key Takeaways In a move aimed at tackling the misuse of crypto-assets in illicit financial activities, the European Banking Authority (EBA) has expanded the European Union’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) guidelines to now include crypto-asset service providers…
CoinCodeCap WeekInFocus: January 7, 2024
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EU Adopts DAC8 for Crypto Tax Reporting in Major Regulatory Move
Key Takeaways In a pivotal development, the Council of the European Union formally embraced the eighth iteration of the Directive on Administrative Cooperation (DAC8) on October 17, 2023. This adoption represents a significant stride toward cryptocurrency tax regulation in the…
European Regulator ESMA Releases Second Consultation on MiCA Regulation
Key Takeaways The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has taken another significant step in the regulation of crypto assets by launching its second consultation paper on the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA). MiCA, which was approved in April,…