About the Regulatory Blog and our contributors
The Regulatory Blog is an informal and up to date news and information service of key regulatory developments in our jurisdictions: the BVI, the Cayman Islands, Anguilla, Bermuda, Cyprus, and Luxembourg. We intend to include the latest financial services, anti-money laundering, sanctions and related developments within our remit.
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The Central Bank of Cyprus warns investors about risks on crypto-asset investments
On 7 February 2025, the Central Bank of Cyprus issued a warning to investors about the risks associated with crypto assets, for the purposes of protecting financial stability and consumer protection.
21 Mar 2025
CySEC publishes Policy Statement on fees and reporting for MiCAR compliance
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission previously issued a comprehensive Policy Statement (PS03-2024) outlining fees and reporting requirements under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation. This policy establishes guidelines for participants engaging in crypto-asset markets across the European Union.
05 Mar 2025
Key MiCA regulatory technical standards published in the EU Official Journal
On 13 February 2025, the EU published key regulatory technical standards in its Official Journal on Regulation 1114/2023 on markets in crypto-assets, along with an additional RTS supplementing Digital Operational Resilience Act, Regulation 2022/2554.
28 Feb 2025
ESMA publishes a supervisory briefing for CASP authorisations under MiCA
On 31 January 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority released a supervisory briefing to guide National Competent Authorities with respect to the authorisation of crypto asset service providers under the EU Regulation 2023/1114 on markets in crypto assets.
26 Feb 2025
CySEC proposes ICT oversight fees for financial entities under DORA
On 31 January 2025, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission launched a consultation on proposed annual information and communication technology oversight fees for financial entities under the EU Digital Operational Resilience Act. DORA aims to enhance cybersecurity and resilience in the financial sector.
24 Feb 2025
ESMA’s guidance on non-MiCA compliant crypto-asset services
On 17 January 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) issued a statement on providing crypto-asset services related to Asset-Referenced Tokens (ARTs) and Electronic Money Tokens (EMTs) which are not compliant with EU Regulation 1114/2023 on markets in crypto-assets (MiCA).
14 Feb 2025
ESMA issues statements on MiCAR transitional measures and grandfathering periods for CASPs
The European Securities and Markets Authority has recently issued a statement on transitional measures and a list of grandfathering periods under Regulation 1114/2023 on markets in crypto-assets. These transitional periods are critical for crypto asset service providers already operating before 30 December 2024, offering them a limited timeframe to obtain a licence under MiCA.
29 Jan 2025
Guidelines from the ESAs ensuring consistency in crypto-asset classification
On 10 December 2024, the European Supervisory Authorities, consisting of the EBA, EIOPA, and ESMA introduced joint guidelines to standardise the regulatory classification of crypto-assets under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation. These Guidelines aim to harmonise industry practices and supervisory approaches, ensuring a consistent and fair regulatory environment across the EU.
24 Jan 2025
New regulatory technical standards on crypto-asset white papers: What you need to know
On 29 November 2024, the European Commission published on its official gazette the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2984 which outlines regulatory technical standards for the preparation of forms, formats, and templates for the preparation of crypto-asset white papers. These new regulatory technical standards are part of the broader Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 market in crypto-assets (MiCAR), aiming to maximise transparency, investor protection, and market integrity.
09 Jan 2025