News with the tag "MiCAR"

In the ever-turbulent world of cryptocurrency, regulatory clarity is as sought after as the shiniest new token. Recently, Ethena, a prominent player in the DeFi space known for its synthetic dollar USDe, faced a regulatory hurdle. But fear not, crypto enthusiasts! Ethena has stepped forward to addre...

Key deadlines for crypto-asset regulation are approaching, as Cyprus’ regulator announced that the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) will take effect for service providers by December 2024, with registration closing by October. Providers already registered may operate until mid-2026 o...

The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) has issued a warning about the dangers of pump-and-dump schemes in the cryptocurrency space, as new regulations prepare to target this market manipulation tactic. The upcoming Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR), effective from Dec. 30 will...

The Dutch AFM issues warnings about crypto market manipulation, focusing on pump-and-dump schemes ahead of MiCAR’s launch in December

On 9 July 2024, Fabio Panetta, the Governor of the Bank of Italy, addressed the Italian Banking Association Annual Meeting, sharing his critical views on crypto-assets and the regulatory landscape surrounding them. Panetta provided an in-depth analysis of the risks associated with crypto-assets, dis...

New EU regulations mandate crypto exchanges to comply with Travel Rule Guidelines, enhancing AML/CFT measures starting Dec. 30.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital finance, the emergence of crypto assets has introduced unprecedented challenges as well as opportunities for regulators who provide proactive frameworks across the globe. The European Union is the largest government body that has done so through the Marke...