European Securities and Markets Authority

ESMA warns national authorities over authorization of non-EU digital asset firms

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6 August, 2024

ESMA warns national authorities over authorization of non-EU digital asset firms

Addressing the risks of digital asset firms seeking EU approval, ESMA calls on NCAs to do a "case-by-case assessment" to...

EU body mulls including digital currency ETFs in UCITS for retail investors

Finance

Fred Baker

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15 May, 2024

EU body mulls including digital currency ETFs in UCITS for retail investors

For the first time since 2007, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is reviewing which assets might be appropriate...

Stakeholder group backs EU regulator’s proposals on digital asset definitions, solicitation rules

Finance

James Field

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9 May, 2024

Stakeholder group backs EU regulator’s proposals on digital asset definitions, solicitation rules

The Securities and Markets Stakeholder Group voiced its support of the ESMA's approach to the reverse solicitation exemption on 'crypto'...

European regulators say MEV mining techniques may be ‘market abuse’

Business

Jon Southurst

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11 April, 2024

European regulators say MEV mining techniques may be ‘market abuse’

ESMA and MiCA do not propose that all maximal extractable value (MEV) techniques are considered market abuse, but if service...

ESMA DLT Pilot Regime Year 1 outcome highlights low uptake, key challenges

Business

James Field

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8 April, 2024

ESMA DLT Pilot Regime Year 1 outcome highlights low uptake, key challenges

ESMA published a letter to the European Commission, the Parliament, and the Council on Thursday, providing an interim update on...

ESMA: Digital asset investor protections won’t kick in until end of 2024

Business

James Field

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20 October, 2023

ESMA: Digital asset investor protections won’t kick in until end of 2024

MiCA was crafted to boost regulatory oversight on unlicensed asset-related activities, but the ESMA said holders won't be protected under...

EU regulator warns of DeFi risks, introduces smart contract categories

Business

James Field

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17 October, 2023

EU regulator warns of DeFi risks, introduces smart contract categories

The two reports published by ESMA warned of the "serious risks" DeFi poses to investors, including those related to DEXs...

EU securities regulator proposes rules on white papers, trade transparency and record keeping

Business

Jordan Atkins

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11 October, 2023

EU securities regulator proposes rules on white papers, trade transparency and record keeping

It is expected that a final implementation of MiCA will emerge as ESMA has shared its plans to submit a...

EU financial regulator publishes first post-MiCA proposals for digital asset service providers

Business

James Field

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14 July, 2023

EU financial regulator publishes first post-MiCA proposals for digital asset service providers

MiCA will come into force in 2024, but the June 11 consultation is further evidence of a ramping up of...

EU consultation on MiCA implementation launching in July

Business

Jordan Atkins

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19 June, 2023

EU consultation on MiCA implementation launching in July

The consultation set for July regarding the provisions contained within MiCA will revolve around data needed to obtain a permit,...

European regulator: Digital assets largely unregulated despite upcoming MiCA

Business

Steve Kaaru

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1 June, 2023

European regulator: Digital assets largely unregulated despite upcoming MiCA

ESMA wants investment firms to be honest with their clients on the relative lack of regulations for products like gold...

French senate mulls allowing influencers to promote digital assets

Business

Wahid Pessarlay

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6 May, 2023

French senate mulls allowing influencers to promote digital assets

France backpedals with its proposed ban on restricting influencers from promoting digital asset products, with plans to work with the...

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