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UK Government Moves on Digital Assets
The new Government has taken its first steps to advance the legal framework for digital assets in the UK. In a statement to the House of Lords, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede) announced that three key recommendations of the Law Commission of England and Wales would be taken forward: 1.
FCA Publishes Review of Cryptoasset Financial Promotions
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a report on its findings and expectations for firms promoting cryptoassets to retail consumers. The report follows the implementation of the FCA's rules for cryptoasset financial promotions, which were introduced in October 2023.
Prudential Requirements For Cryptoasset Exposures Amended
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (the Committee) has issued amendments to its final disclosure framework for banks to report their cryptoasset exposures. It has also amended its "SCO60: Cryptoasset exposures" standard, as part of the Basel Framework, to clarify the treatment of stablecoins that reference one or more fiat currencies. Our original summary of the final standard, which was published in December 2022, is here.
Law Commission Reports on Decentralised Autonomous Organisations
What kind of legal organisation or entity is a group of people linked by a computer network? If they are using distributed ledger technology (DLT) and following a common set of rules, then they could be described as a decentralised autonomous organisation (DAO).
EU goes live with MiCAR for regulated stablecoins
The European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) has reached its first major milestone. From 30 June 2024, issuance of stablecoins in the EU that reference a single fiat currency ("e-money tokens" or "EMTs" in the legislation) is restricted to credit institutions and e-money institutions.
EBA provides new rules for stablecoins
The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) comes into effect in the European Union for certain stablecoins from 30 June 2024. The two forms of stablecoin recognised by MiCAR (Regulated Stablecoins) are: Asset-Referenced Tokens (ART): crypto-assets backed by non-fiat currency assets or a basket of fiat or non-fiat assets. Electronic Money Tokens (EMT): crypto-assets backed by one fiat currency.
ESMA Moves Forward on MiCAR Implementation
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released its Third Consultation Package under the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) for public input. The package includes a draft regulatory technical standard (RTS) on market abuse, along with guidelines on suitability, transfer services for crypto-assets, and systems and security access protocols. At the same time, ESMA has published its Final Report on the First Consultation Package.
The UK Digital Securities Sandbox Takes Shape
The Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) are consulting on the implementation of the Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS). The DSS supports the issuance, trading and settlement of transactions in securities using distributed ledger technology (DLT). It will allow innovative market infrastructure to develop by adjusting financial services and potentially company legislation in the UK.
Thought for the Week - Five things to know about crypto
The high-profile failures of crypto businesses, such as FTX, has drawn further attention to the need for regulation to protect investors. The UK Government has published a series of papers addressing its approach to the regulation of cryptoassets, as it seeks to create a balanced, benign environment for crypto-related investment activity in the UK. In this thought for the week, we set out five key messages about the way that the UK regime is taking shape: 1.
UK Government Responds to Submissions on Cryptoassets Regulation - Part 1
The UK Government has published three documents that expound on its plans for the regulation of certain cryptoassets, including fiat-backed stablecoins used for payments: Update on Plans for the Regulation of Fiat-Backed Stablecoins (the Update) Future Financial Services Regulation of Cryptoassets: Response to the Consultation and Call for Evidence (the Response) Managing the Failure of Systemic Digital Settlement Asset (including Stablecoin) Firms: Government Response to Consultation (the...
NGP Magazine! Issue 1 (Women of Dark Electro), by Negative Gain Productions
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