On 11 July 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published guidelines outlining the criteria for assessing the knowledge and competence of staff at crypto-asset service providers (CASPs), who provide information or advice under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The guidelines provide clarity on the minimum … [Read more...] about ESMA publishes guidelines on knowledge and competence of staff providing information on crypto-assets
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EBA Opinion on the interplay between PSD2 and MiCA in relation to CASPs that transact EMTs
On 10 June 2025, the European Banking Authority (EBA) issued an Opinion (No Action letter) clarifying the interplay between Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 on Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) and Directive (EU) 2015/2366 on Payment Services in the internal market (PSD2), in relation to Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs) that transact with Electronic … [Read more...] about EBA Opinion on the interplay between PSD2 and MiCA in relation to CASPs that transact EMTs
CySEC Adopts ESMA Guidelines on Crypto-Assets Classification
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has issued Circular C715, announcing the adoption of ESMA’s Guidelines on the conditions and criteria for the qualification of crypto-assets as financial instruments, under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). These Guidelines, issued by ESMA on 19 March 2025, aim to create a … [Read more...] about CySEC Adopts ESMA Guidelines on Crypto-Assets Classification
CySEC Adopts ESMA Guidelines Under MiCA – Key Regulatory Updates for Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs)
On 20 June 2025, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) issued Circular C713, announcing the adoption of three important sets of ESMA Guidelines under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). These developments are crucial for Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs) authorised under MiCA. Guidelines on Transfer Services … [Read more...] about CySEC Adopts ESMA Guidelines Under MiCA – Key Regulatory Updates for Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs)
Crypto assets: An overview of transaction reporting obligations under securities laws
As crypto assets become more integrated into traditional financial markets, regulatory bodies are introducing stricter reporting requirements for firms trading digital assets. In our latest blog, we break down: ✔ Key crypto concepts: Blockchain, tokenisation, and digital assets ✔ Global regulatory frameworks across the US, EU, UK & … [Read more...] about Crypto assets: An overview of transaction reporting obligations under securities laws