ESMA publishes guidelines on knowledge and competence of staff providing information on crypto-assets
On 11 July 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published guidelines outlining the criteria for assessing the knowledge and competence of staff at crypto-asset service providers (CASPs), who […]
CySEC Adopts ESMA Guidelines on Crypto-Assets Classification
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has issued Circular C715, announcing the adoption of ESMA’s Guidelines on the conditions and criteria for the qualification of crypto-assets as financial instruments, […]
CySEC Adopts ESMA Guidelines Under MiCA – Key Regulatory Updates for Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs)
On 20 June 2025, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) issued Circular C713, announcing the adoption of three important sets of ESMA Guidelines under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation […]
Crypto assets: An overview of transaction reporting obligations under securities laws
As crypto assets become more integrated into traditional financial markets, regulatory bodies are introducing stricter reporting requirements for firms trading digital assets. In our latest blog, we break down: ✔ […]
MiCA and Investor Protection: A Comprehensive Framework
The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), adopted by the European Union (EU), is a comprehensive legislative framework to regulate the fast-growing crypto-asset market, enhancing investor protection and promoting market transparency. […]
Have you missed the Article 60 deadline of MiCA?
By Kyriakos Christofidis Associate Director, Complyport Article 60 of MiCA focuses on the authorisation and notification procedures for financial entities wishing to provide crypto-asset services. The said article was designed […]
The European Union is set to outlaw decentralised mixers and compel cryptocurrency firms to closely monitor users, dealing a significant blow to the anonymity offered by decentralized finance (DeFi)
By Kyriakos Christofidis Assistant Director, Complyport A cryptocurrency mixer enhances transaction privacy by pooling and mixing funds from multiple users, making it difficult to trace the original source of the […]
Crypto-assets and their risks for financial stability
In the last few weeks with the ongoing saga of FTX’s sudden bankruptcy and the ripple effects on the entire crypto markets people reasonably wonder whether the shocks will extend […]
Interview of George Markides, Manager, Compliance Support Department, in Stockwatch
George Markides, Manager, Compliance Support Department, provided his insights in Stockwatch. He discussed among others the crypto-assets ecosystem, its risks for investors and the financial stability, as well as the […]
Virtual Assets and Related Activities Regulations (VARA) – Dubai
The Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has finally issued its highly anticipated Virtual Assets and Related Activities Regulations of 2023. This set of new rules is closely aligned with […]