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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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
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
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
EBA final guidelines for crisis management and token redemption under MiCAR: Protecting ART and EMT holders
On 9 October 2024, the European Banking Authority released its final guidelines relating to the orderly redemption of token holders in the event that the issuer is unable or likely to be unable to fulfil its obligations in relation to asset-referenced tokens and e-money tokens. These guidelines were developed under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation and aim to protect token holders by ensuring issuers that have effective plans in place for redeeming tokens in the mentioned circumstances.
10 Dec 2024
EBA issues final guidelines on internal controls for compliance with sanctions
On 14 November 2024, the European Banking Authority introduced two landmark guidelines aimed at harmonising the governance, policies, and controls of financial institutions to ensure compliance with EU and national sanctions. These guidelines address critical weaknesses in financial institutions' frameworks that risk undermining the integrity of the EU financial system.
02 Dec 2024
EBA issues Travel Rule Guidelines for crypto asset and fund transfers
On 4 July 2024, the European Banking Authority published its finalised new guidelines on the 'travel rule' under EU Regulation 2023/1113 which repealed and replaced EU Regulation 2015/847.
05 Aug 2024
New EBA regulations strengthen governance, conflict management and remuneration policies for crypto assets
On 6 June 2024, the European Banking Authority enhanced the regulatory framework for crypto assets by publishing a package with three new regulatory products under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation. These products focus on governance, conflicts of interest and remuneration aiming to create a transparent, secure, and well-regulated market in crypto assets.
03 Jul 2024
EBA publishes final set draft technical standards for asset-referenced tokens under MiCAR
On 7 May 2024, the European Banking Authority released three sets of final draft regulatory technical standards and one set of final draft implementing technical standards relating to asset-referenced tokens under the Markets in Crypto-assets Regulation.
28 May 2024
CySEC Circular: EBA public consultation on Travel Rule Guidelines for AML/CFT in crypto-asset transfers
On 28 November 2023, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission published circular 605 informing regulated entities about the European Banking Authority's public consultation on new money laundering and terrorist financing guidelines for preventing the abuse of funds and certain crypto-assets transfers.
19 Jan 2024