MiCA
How MiCA Will Change Crypto Rules in Europe
An official from the Central Bank of Ireland is speaking out about the implementation of Europe's landmark "Markets in Crypto Assets" regulation, known as MiCA for short. CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Jack Schickler discusses the latest developments among EU members as they prepare for MiCA to be enacted. "If you're a big crypto company, you will say you want high standards, you want regulation," Schickler points out, adding that "you don’t want to be competing against companies that are not following the same tough rules that you are."
Future of Crypto Regulation as EU Finalizes MiCA
CoinDesk regulatory Reporter Jack Schickler joins "First Mover" to discuss the latest developments on crypto regulation in the Europe as the landmark Markets in Crypto Assets regulation (MiCA) framework is finalized. This comes as a recent report commissioned by EU lawmakers states landmark new crypto laws under MiCA may have few short-term benefits without further steps.
Treat Crypto as Securities by Default, European Parliament Study Says
Crypto assets should be treated as securities by default, and the autonomous organizations that govern decentralized finance (DeFi) should be granted legal status, according to a study commissioned by lawmakers at the European Parliament published Tuesday. This comes as the EU finalizes its landmark MiCA law. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in crypto regulation.
Treat Crypto as Securities by Default, European Parliament Study Says
Landmark new crypto laws under MiCA may have few short-term benefits without further steps, the report commissioned by EU lawmakers says.
Bitcoin Slips Closer to $27K; Sen. Warren Calls for Shutdown of Crypto Funding for Fentanyl
CoinDesk's Jenn Sanasie breaks down the major stories shaping the crypto industry on "CoinDesk Daily" as bitcoin (BTC) slips closer to $27,000, after a top U.S. Federal Reserve official said there is no compelling case to halt the central bank’s rate hike cycle. This comes as U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) argues for legislation to shut the rampant use of cryptocurrency in the Chinese fentanyl trade during a Wednesday Senate hearing. Separately, the European Union formally signed its landmark Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation into law, taking the bloc closer to becoming the first major jurisdiction in the world with tailored rules for the sector.
EU Formally Signs New Crypto Licensing, Money Laundering Rules Into Law
The MiCA law is set to make the bloc the first major jurisdiction with tailored crypto regulations.
EU Investment Firms Should Clearly State Crypto Is Unregulated, Watchdog Says
Companies that market crypto alongside traditional securities might mislead consumers about access to fair advice and compensation, the European Securities and Markets Authority worries.
French Regulator Says Fleeing U.S. Crypto Firms ‘Welcome’
100-odd crypto companies fleeing U.S. regulatory uncertainty are "welcome" in France and could be registered in the country as the just-agreed MiCA EU crypto legislation beds in, Financial Markets Authority officials said. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the global crypto industry.
MiCA Is a 'Game Changer' for Crypto Industry: Lawyer
The EU Council, which represents 27 member states, unanimously approved the Markets in Crypto Assets regulation (MiCA), making the bloc set to be the first major jurisdiction in the world with a crypto licensing regime. Clifford Chance LLP senior associate Laura Douglas weighs in on how this development could shape the regulatory landscape in the broader crypto industry.
EU’s MiCA Inches Toward Law With Finance Ministers’ Sign-Off
Landmark new crypto rules were signed off on Tuesday by finance ministers of the European Union (EU). The EU’s Council, which represents 27 member states, unanimously approved the Markets in Crypto Assets regulation (MiCA), making the bloc set to be the first major jurisdiction in the world with a crypto licensing regime. Clifford Chance LLP senior associate Laura Douglas discusses MiCA and its potential impact on the global crypto industry.
