European Union finalizes law for DLT-backed tokenized securities pilot regime
The European Parliament and Council have finalized laws that will regulate a planned pilot project to test the use of blockchain technology for tokenized securities.
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European securities regulator calls for input on DLT for tokenized securities
The European Parliament reached a consensus on a DLT pilot for early 2023 and the ESMA has called for public input to see if it needs to change securities laws.
European Securities and Markets Authority brands digital currency ‘volatile’
The report views digital currency a trending innovation in finance, but also a threat to the sustainability of financial services due to its environmental impact.
French regulator suggests ESMA should regulate digital currencies in EU
It makes sense for regulation to happen at the ESMA level, ensuring a Europe-wide framework for regulating the digital currency markets, according to a new AMF policy paper.
EU regulator warns investors on non-regulated digital currency risks
The European Securities and Markets Authority report said digital currencies enjoyed a surge in volumes and value over the second half of 2020, pushing some digital currencies up to all-time highs.
French regulator wants a European body to regulate digital currencies
Autorité des Marchés Financiers Chairman Robert Ophèle has proposed that the European Securities and Markets Authority should be in charge of the digital currency industry.
EU authority planning legal framework for crypto in 2020
The European Securities and Markets Authority has announced plans for a new legal framework governing the cryptocurrency sector.
European Securities and Markets Authorities suggests new crypto rules
Steven Maijoor, Chairman of the European Securities and Markets Authority, claimed that crypto assets are there to help investors and not to hinder them.
European watchdog calls for ‘EU-wide’ crypto regulation
In a document designed to inform policymakers, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) suggested that current regulatory gaps should be addressed by the EU Commission.
Plus500 shares skyrocket in cryptocurrency trading explosion
Australian-based online trading platform Plus500 enjoyed a tremendous first quarter in 2018, as revenue jumped by 284% reaching $297.3 million after the exchange introduced a new cryptocurrency trading option.
EU watchdog implements stricter requirements for crypto derivatives
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has tightened the screws on cryptocurrency contracts for differences.
EU regulator puts cryptocurrencies ‘Top of Agenda’ for 2018
The financial regulatory institution shows a desire to look at whether further action is required on regulating cryptocurrency transactions.