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ESMA statement advises CASPs on mitigating investor risks over unregulated products

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a public statement addressed to crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) that offer both regulated and unregulated services under the Markets in Crypto-Assets...more

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French Jurisdictions Rulings on the Liability of Digital Asset Service Providers in Managing Clients’ Crypto-assets

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In the past four months, the French judicial court has provided significant clarifications regarding the liability of digital asset service providers (DASPs) in managing their clients’ crypto-assets through three key rulings....more

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A guide to blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation 2024: British Virgin Islands (GLI chapter)

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Chris Duncan and Katrina Lindsay have authored the British Virgin Islands (BVI) chapter of Global Legal Insight's sixth edition guide to blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation. The chapter covers the BVI legal requirements...more

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The Importance of Sound Corporate Governance for Virtual Asset Service Providers: Lessons from Past Failures

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In recent years, the virtual asset industry has experienced exponential growth, bringing about innovations in digital payments, tokenisation and decentralised finance (Defi). While highly innovative, the volatile nature of...more

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Navigating the Future: Highlights from CIMA’s Outreach Session on the Virtual Asset Service Provider Regime

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As the global financial landscape continues to evolve, the rapid growth of virtual assets and use of blockchain technology has prompted governments worldwide to reassess their legal and regulatory frameworks. The emergence of...more

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Regulating Unlicensed Virtual Asset Providers: A Comprehensive Guide

In recent years, the world has witnessed rapid growth in the popularity and adoption of virtual assets, including cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and various other digital assets. With this rise, however, comes...more

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European Digital Compliance: Key Digital Regulation & Compliance Developments - October 2022

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To help organisations stay on top of the main developments in European digital compliance, Morrison Foerster’s European Digital Regulatory Compliance team reports on some of the main topical digital regulatory and compliance...more

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Analysis: French Sanctions Regime for Digital Asset Service Providers and Token Issuers

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Various sanctions may apply against DASPs and token issuers that operate in France in contravention of applicable rules. France was a pioneer in establishing a legal framework for the regulation of digital assets and...more

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Responsible Financial Innovation Act Offers Clarity, Safeguards for Digital Assets - Consumer Protection and State Money...

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The RFIA would define consumer protection standards for digital assets and introduce new requirements regarding digital asset use in interstate money transfers. Latham & Watkins presents a blog series on the Responsible...more

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Updated Guidance from the FATF Regarding a Risk-Based Approach for Virtual Assets and Virtual Asset Service Providers

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On October 28, 2021, The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an inter-governmental body that sets international standards with an aim to prevent global money laundering and terrorist financing, released updated guidance...more

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Conyers Coverage – Cayman Islands – Issue 5

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A very warm welcome to our fifth issue of Conyers Coverage. This issue is a roundup of recent legal and regulatory measures affecting the insurance industry. Among a number of items, Rob has prepared an update on Cayman’s...more

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Growing Regulatory Convergence Offers Opportunities for Compliant VASPs

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The growing rigor of virtual asset service provider (VASP) regulation and supervision globally has strengthened the compliance focus of leading VASPs, increasing their access to the traditional financial system and to...more

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