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ESMA Guidelines on the Conditions and Criteria for the Qualification of Crypto-Assets as Financial Instruments
The Guidelines apply to competent authorities, financial market participants, and any individual or entity engaged in crypto-asset...

EULegalWizard
Apr 25 min read


Compliance Challenges in DeFi: AML/KYC & Securities Law Complexities
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) promises financial services without traditional intermediaries – but this very decentralization creates...
ILLIA PROKOPIEV
Feb 1221 min read


MiCA comes fully into force: MiCA register was published
The EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) came into full effect on 30 December 2024 , following its initial entry into force on...

Crypto Fairy
Jan 63 min read


Cyprus Opens Submitting for MiCA License
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has initiated a preliminary assessment phase for Crypto-Asset Service Providers...

Crypto Fairy
Nov 13, 20242 min read


The EU AI Act: Overview and Key Legal Insights
The European Union's AI Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689) introduces a legal framework to regulate artificial intelligence systems across...
ILLIA PROKOPIEV
Oct 18, 202462 min read


Regulation on Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCAR) Implementation
The Regulation on Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCAR) is set to reach a significant milestone on 30 June 2024, with the provisions...
ILLIA PROKOPIEV
Jun 23, 20246 min read


E-Money and Electronic Money Tokens (EMTs)
How do electronic money (e-money) and electronic money tokens (EMTs) differ, and what are the regulatory frameworks governing them within...
ILLIA PROKOPIEV
Jun 14, 20243 min read


Regulation on Artificial Intelligence in the European Union
The European Union has enacted a regulation on artificial intelligence (AI) designed to stimulate innovation, ensure the trustworthiness...
ILLIA PROKOPIEV
Jun 12, 202412 min read


Generative AI and EUDPR Compliance
The EDPS has issued Orientations on generative AI and personal data protection to provide guidance to EU institutions, bodies, offices,...
ILLIA PROKOPIEV
Jun 10, 20245 min read


FCA Guidance for Financial Services Promotion
In March 2024, the UK's financial watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued a press release, which is giving out new...

Daria Veritas
Apr 18, 20249 min read


Regulation of Crypto-Asset Activities in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)
Introduction The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), a finance-focused free zone within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, administers a distinct and...
ILLIA PROKOPIEV
Apr 13, 202410 min read


Token Listing on Exchanges: Legal Aspect
Token listings on centralized exchanges represent a significant milestone for blockchain projects, offering them enhanced visibility,...
ILLIA PROKOPIEV
Feb 21, 20246 min read


Web3 Terms of Service Checklist
Web3 is characterized by decentralization, blockchain technologies, AI, and a new paradigm of user interaction and data management. It...
ILLIA PROKOPIEV
Jan 22, 20249 min read


Is DeFi Regulated Under MiCA? ESMA Helps to Figure Out
In the context of the ratification and adoption of the Markets in Crypto-Asset (MiCA) Regulation by the European Union in April 2023, an...
ILLIA PROKOPIEV
Jan 5, 20245 min read


Regulatory Landscape for Blockchain Innovation in Taiwan
Regulatory Insight for Blockchain Protocols In the realm of blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT) protocol governance,...

Law Astronaut
Nov 8, 20236 min read


Council of the EU Adopts Directive to Strengthen Cooperation on Taxation: Key Insights
On 17 October 2023, the Council of the EU announced the adoption of a crucial directive to further administrative cooperation within the...

EULegalWizard
Oct 19, 20233 min read


European Data Act Quick Overview
1. The Dawn of the Data-Driven European Epoch Origins: Stemming from the European data strategy unveiled in February 2020, the European...
ILLIA PROKOPIEV
Oct 17, 20233 min read


GDPR Responsibilities in AI Usage. Joint Controllership
1. Identifying Roles in Data Processing AI User's Role: It is crucial to recognize the facets of personal data processing in GenAI models...
ILLIA PROKOPIEV
Oct 16, 20234 min read


UK's FCA Issues Final Warning on Cryptoasset Financial Promotions
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has taken a definitive step to safeguard consumers from potentially misleading cryptoasset...
ILLIA PROKOPIEV
Sep 28, 20232 min read


Guideline on the European Union's AI Act for Businesses in the EU
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has brought about new legal and ethical challenges. The EU’s AI Act, proposed in April 2021, seeks to...
ILLIA PROKOPIEV
Sep 13, 20233 min read
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