Latest Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II News

Regulated crypto exchange comes to Europe
Business 31 July 2018

Regulated cryptocurrency exchange comes to Europe

Cryptocurrency exchange Blocktrade.com has been launched with aim to adhere to EU regulations and comply with newly introduced Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II) protocol.

UK issues guidelines for cryptocurrency derivatives
Business 9 April 2018

UK issues guidelines for cryptocurrency derivatives

The Financial Conduct Authority announced that cryptocurrency derivatives, such as futures, opts or contracts for difference (CFD), fall under the UK’s Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II.