IFLR’s latest primer takes a look at the first comprehensive crypto regulation in Europe
Commingling of accounts and cross-border nature of the bankrupt crypto exchange highlight complexities lying ahead
The standardised approach output floor is likely to have a negative impact on certain types of securitisations, especially loans to SMEs and corporates
While the number of insolvencies dropped after the removal of temporary restructuring and insolvency support measures, this trend has now reversed
The bill will give more power to law enforcement agencies but sources expressed worries around the seizure of cryptoassets
Expected this month, the Ethereum blockchain upgrade has been singled out for its complexity and wide-ranging implications
The two remaining Conservative candidates, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak, have both made post-Brexit regulatory divergence a focal point of their campaigns
The proposals are expected to require stablecoin issuers to hold stable reserves such as cash or US treasury bonds to fully reinforce issued cryptoassets
The FCA’s Nikhil Rathi and the NY Fed’s John Williams reflected on transition efforts and outlined outstanding challenges, expressing confidence on USD Libor progress
The change should put Europe in line with recent developments in the UK on corresponding anti-money laundering regulation
The regulation will bring a unified approach to cryptoassets across the EU on issues such as AML, consumer protection and financial stability
Attributing much of the supervisory authority over cryptoassets to the CFTC, the bill has been seen as a welcome stepping-stone towards the establishment of a strong regulatory framework
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IFLR’s latest primer takes a look at the first comprehensive crypto regulation in Europe
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