Belgian FSMA to get wider powers to police digital currency industry
Under the incoming regulation, the Belgian FSMA will impose tighter restrictions on digital currency advertisements in the country.
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Belgian regulator starts consultation to determine digital assets classification
The first step to classifying a digital asset, as laid out by the FSMA, is determining if they are "incorporated into an instrument" or if they are fungible or exchangeable.
Belgium’s FSMA releases registration steps for digital assets firms
The conditions went into force last May 1 and bind any legal person in Belgium that provides exchange services on digital currencies, legal currencies, or custody wallet services.
BSV blockchain’s association appoints new BSV Ambassadors for Netherlands, Belgium and Spain
The BSV blockchain's association has appointed three new BSV Ambassadors - Niels van den Bergh, Filip Mariën and Bart Olivares for the Netherlands, Belgium and Spain.
Digital currency scammers turn to dating apps to fleece unsuspecting victims
Belgian authorities have warned against the rise of cryptocurrency frauds on Tinder, which have seen victims lose out financially in their pursuit for love.
This week in tech: More countries implement positive regulations
As more industries continue to adopt blockchain and cryptos, authorities are striving to keep up with Belgium, Germany, Japan and more making moves this week.
Belgian regulator calls for regulation of the growing crypto industry
Belgium’s financial markets regulator has called on the gov’t to regulate the crypto industry, claiming that the market is growing quite fast and needs policing.
Police arrest 10 in $6.6M Israeli crypto scam
Authorities in Belgium, France and Israel have arrested ten people accused of orchestrating a cryptocurrency pyramid scheme that cost investors $6.6 million.
Belgium’s crypto scam list now includes 131 ‘suspicious’ sites
While not outright accusing these companies of wrongdoing, the Belgian Financial Services Markets Authority says there is a reason to be concerned.
Louis Vuitton CEO not setting up crypto firm in Belgium
The luxury brand denies reports that they will allow customers to trade in crypto, but is going ahead with blockchain plans.
Belgium adds 7 new ‘suspicious’ sites to crypto scam watchlist
The list now stands at 120 cryptocurrency companies to avoid, with the Financial Services and Markets Authority taking steps to publicize its recommendations to steer clear of those operators.
Wilsons Auctions to sell seized crypto for Belgian government
In what looks set to become a global first, the auction house is preparing to put the crypto up for public sale later this month.