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
European Commission rejects the RTS on subcontracting ICT services supporting critical or important functions
On 21 January 2025, the European Commission sent a letter to the Chair of the Joint Committee of the Supervisory Authorities addressing the draft Regulatory Technical Standards under the Digital Operational Resilience Act.
11 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
Central Bank of Cyprus introduces new strategy for electronic money and payment institutions
The Central Bank of Cyprus has announced the establishment of a comprehensive strategy for licensing and supervisory electronic money institutions and payment institutions.
04 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
CySEC adopts two sets of EBA Guidelines for issuers of asset-referenced tokens
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has adopted two significant sets of European Banking Authority (EBA) guidelines aimed at strengthening the regulatory framework for issuers of asset-referenced tokens (ARTs). These guidelines focus on internal governance and recovery planning for ART issuers, in line with Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 on markets in crypto-assets (MiCA).
17 Dec 2024