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EU CryptoReg Roundup: August 2025

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Welcome to our EU crypto update - a roundup of key Irish and EU legislative and regulatory developments shaping the crypto-asset sector. This update is brought to you by our Regulatory & Risk Advisory practice group in...more

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The GENIUS Act - a boost for fund tokenisation

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The recently passed GENIUS Act might provide a major boost for the tokenisation of funds. A regulated, blockchain-based payment mechanism brings the automation of payments by tokenised funds a step closer. Drawdowns and...more

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How will the OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework impact your business?

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Many crypto-asset service providers will soon be required to start collecting detailed information about customers and transactions and report to their national tax authorities annually. Such businesses must obtain a...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Banking and Digital Assets: Key Takeaways from the President’s Working Group Report

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On July 30, 2025, the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets (PWG) released “Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology,” a comprehensive digital asset report (Report) mandated by President...more

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Navigating the compliance and regulatory challenges defining digital assets

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Regulatory compliance for digital assets can vary across jurisdictions, affecting licensing, product launch speed and the viability of certain business models. Product classification is critical; digital assets,...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Regulatory Ramblings: Episode 76 - The Digital Future: The US GENIUS Act and Hong Kong Stablecoins Ordinance / The Hong Kong Web3...

The discussion begins with the Hong Kong Web3 Blueprint Report. Musheer and Sean tell Regulatory Ramblings host Ajay Shamdasani that the document should be viewed as a roadmap to accelerate blockchain development in the...more

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Regulatory & Risk Advisory Review: Cayman Islands – April to June 2025

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Welcome to the latest edition of our Regulatory & Risk Advisory Review. In this issue, we explore key regulatory updates and emerging trends to help you stay informed and ahead in today’s dynamic compliance environment. The...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

Cumplimiento CARF y VASP: Cerrando Brechas de Supervisión Cripto en LATAM

La regulación global de las criptomonedas ha pasado de la teoría a la aplicación real. El Marco de Reporte de Criptoactivos (CARF) de la OCDE y los estándares reforzados para Proveedores de Servicios de Activos Virtuales...more

Jones Day

Crypto Assets, CASPS, and AML/CFT Compliance: The New European Regulatory Landscape Under MiCA and AMLR

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The rise of crypto assets and decentralized finance has challenged traditional regulatory frameworks, particularly in the area of anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism ("AML/CFT")....more

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Banking on Crypto: Regulators Clarify Rules for Digital Asset Safekeeping

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Federal banking regulators continue to promote a more "crypto-positive" regulatory environment through recent joint guidance issued to clarify risk management and compliance expectations for banks providing crypto-asset...more

K2 Integrity

[Webinar] Banking Digital Assets – Key AML Compliance Considerations - July 29th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

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K2 Integrity’s Justina Rousseau, senior managing director, and Elizabeth Severinovskaya, managing director, will join Arnold & Porter’s Kevin M. Toomey, partner and chair of the Financial Services practice, and Erik Walsh,...more

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EBA draft RTS for CASPS appointing a central contact point under MLD4

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The European Banking Authority (EBA) has issued its final report on draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) amending Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2018/1108, on the criteria for the appointment of central contact...more

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FSB thematic peer review on global regulatory framework for cryptoasset activities

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The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has published summary terms of reference for its thematic peer review on the FSB global regulatory framework for cryptoasset activities. The objective of this peer review is to examine...more

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Crypto Business Compliance: U.S. Licensing and Regulations

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The crypto industry is evolving rapidly, and regulatory enforcement is keeping pace. Businesses engaged in crypto transactions, custody, lending, trading, or payments must navigate know your customer (KYC) and anti-money...more

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Luxembourg Strengthens Its Regulatory Framework for Crypto-Assets with the Implementation of MiCAR

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On 10 February 2025, the law of 6 February 2025 regarding, notably, digital finance was published in the Official Journal of Luxembourg (the “Law”)....more

BakerHostetler

Weekly Blockchain Blog - February 2025

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US Crypto Companies Expand Via New Licenses, Products, Integrations - A major U.S. cryptocurrency exchange recently announced that it has “secured a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) registration from Argentina’s...more

Paul Hastings LLP

Market Abuse Rules for Cryptoassets — The New UK Regime

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This briefing covers the FCA’s proposed rules for market abuse in cryptoassets (MARC) in (DP24/4) and follows our earlier coverage on the proposals for the FCA’s admissions and disclosures (A&D) regime proposed in that...more

Hogan Lovells

Bank of Italy consults on the extension of its AML Regulations to CASPs

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Bank of Italy issued a public consultation proposing to extend the Regulation on customer due diligence and the Regulation on organization, procedures and internal controls to crypto-asset service providers (“CASPs”)....more

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The U.K.’s New Cryptoasset Regime—the FCA Releases Its First Consultation Paper on Market Abuse and the Admissions and Disclosure...

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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has released its first publication (DP24/4) on its future rules for U.K. cryptoasset market participants. This discussion paper seeks input on the FCA’s proposed rules for admissions and...more

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The EU's crypto regulation MiCA is now fully applicable

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On 30 December 2024 the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation ("MiCA") became applicable to crypto-asset service providers ("CASPs") as well as offerors and persons seeking admission to trading of crypto-assets in the EU....more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Dual registrant regulatory roundup - September 2024

Welcome to the Regulatory Roundup. Each month, Eversheds Sutherland Investment Services attorneys review significant regulatory developments (including notable rulemakings and guidance from securities regulators) from the...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 8th Forum on FinTech & Emerging Payment Systems - April 9th - 10th, New York, NY

ACI’s 8th Annual Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on Fintech & Emerging Payment Systems will provide in-depth guidance on the latest regulatory developments at the Federal and State Level that you need to be aware of....more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 2nd Forum on Digital Assets Compliance: AML, Sanctions and Regulatory Oversight - October 17th - 18th, New York, NY

With so many new, emerging risks coming to the forefront, ACI is excited to announce our Digital Assets Compliance: AML, Sanctions and Regulatory Oversight. Unlike other conferences, this highly anticipated event stands apart...more

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Doing Fintech Business in the UK: Regulatory Q&A for US and Other Non-UK Businesses

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With more fintech’s looking to expand their businesses internationally, it can be daunting to navigate varying regulations across borders. This article focuses on regulations in the United Kingdom....more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Hong Kong Confirms New Regulatory Licensing Regime for Virtual Asset Exchanges

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The Hong Kong government has issued its widely anticipated consultation conclusions on a new framework to regulate virtual asset exchanges. On 21 May 2021, the Hong Kong Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB)...more

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