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EU regulator sets restrictive measure guidelines for crypto providers

15.11.2024
Crypto-asset service providers that carry out transfers must choose a screening system that allows them to comply with the EU's restrictive measures regimes

EU releases crypto-asset classification tools to help firms comply with MiCA

19.7.2024
EU regulators introduce standardized crypto-asset classification under MiCA with a new test and guidelines to ensure uniformity across the market as regulations begin to come into play

MiCA regulation takes shape under EBA’s newest guidelines

13.6.2024
The European Banking Authority has introduced a series of technical standards and guidelines for token issuers as MiCA implementation moves forward

EU Regulators Publish Batch of Draft Rules for Stablecoins Under MiCA

13.3.2024
The draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) lay out requirements for issuers when dealing with complaints about stablecoins referencing multiple currencies

EU Banking Watchdog Seeks to ‘Harmonize’ AML Measures With Extension to Crypto Firms

16.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock/Grecaud Paul Europe’s leading banking entity, the European Banking Authority (EBA), has extended its regulatory reach to cover the cryptocurrency space. In a blog post dated January 16, the EU banking watchdog announced the release of new guidelines focusing on money...

EU Banking Watchdog Extends Anti-Money Laundering Measures to Cover Crypto Firms

16.1.2024
The European Banking Authority issued new guidance for crypto firms that will come into effect on Dec. 30, 2024

EBA Discusses Proposed Guidelines for Stablecoin Issuers

11.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock / rarrarorro European banking regulators have urged stablecoin issuers and other stakeholders to dialogue with regulators ahead of proposed stablecoin rules under the Markets in Crypto Assets (MICA) regulation. EBA Calls for Synergy Between Stakeholders and Regulators...

EU Industry Input 'Really Important' to Stablecoin Rulemaking Under MiCA, EBA Officials Say

11.1.2024
During a Thursday hearing on proposed guidelines for stablecoin issuers, European Banking Authority officials urged stakeholders to engage with regulators to "start on the right footing."

EBA to Extend Stress Testing to Assess Impact of Strains in Non-Bank Financial Institutions, Including Crypto Entities

3.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock / Grecaud Paul The European Banking Authority (EBA) is set to implement additional measures to evaluate the potential impact of strains in non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), including those in the cryptocurrency sector, on traditional banks. This initiative is driven...

European Banking Authority Launches New Consultation on Crypto Travel Rule

28.11.2023
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has recently launched a new consultation process concerning implementing the so-called travel rule for cryptocurrency transactions. The institution is seeking feedback on the defined procedures that crypto assets service providers (CASPs) must complete...

European Banking Authority Calls for Enhanced Anti-Money Laundering Rules for Crypto Providers – Regulation Incoming?

24.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / rarrarorro The European Banking Authority (EBA) aims to update the Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) rules for crypto providers. In a consultation paper released on November 24, the banking regulator of the European Union acknowledged...

European regulator: CASPs should work on protocol interoperability, self-hosted wallets

24.11.2023
The European Banking Authority wants to update existing anti-money laundering rules and combat the financing of terrorism for crypto providers

EBA Releases Liquidity Guidelines for Stablecoin Issuers

8.11.2023
Source: European Banking Authority (EBA) The European Banking Authority (EBA) has issued guidelines regarding liquidity and capital requirements for stablecoin issuers in line with the EU’s new Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation. A third batch of #MiCAR public consultations has...

EU Banking Watchdog Issues Draft Liquidity Rules for Stablecoin Issuers

8.11.2023
Three consultations on relevant rules will run until Feb. 8, 2024, the European Banking Authority has said

EBA and ESMA Release Consultation Paper on Assessing Suitability for Crypto-Asset Service Providers

20.10.2023
The European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published a joint consultation paper on two draft guidelines. On October 19, the European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published joint guidelines that...

European Banking Authority, ESMA issue crypto entity suitability guidelines

20.10.2023
The joint guidelines include granting authorization for ART and CASP issuance and conducting prudential assessments for potential acquisitions

Circle responds to EBA, seeking revision in guidelines

6.9.2023
EBA, short for European Banking Authority, has issued certain guidelines. It basically extends the scope of Money Laundering and Terror Financing. These are also referred to as ML and TF respectively. While Circe has welcomed the guidelines, it has sought certain revisions to them for better...