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European Securities Regulator to Report on ICO Rules by 2019

Nikhilesh DeOct 8, 2018

ESMA intends to report on how it may regulate ICOs by the end of 2018, chair Steven Maijoor told a European Parliament committee.

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EU Markets Regulator Budgets €1.1 Million to Monitor Cryptos, Fintech

Daniel PalmerOct 4, 2018

The EU's financial markets watchdog is setting aside over €1 million in order to monitor cryptocurrencies and other fintech activities in 2019.

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EU Securities Group Advises Regulating Crypto Assets Under Existing Rules

Yogita KhatriOct 22, 2018

A group that advises the EU's securities watchdog has recommended regulating most crypto assets under existing financial rules.

Europe

EU Markets Watchdog Toughens Rules on Crypto Derivatives

Wolfie ZhaoMar 27, 2018

The EU markets watchdog has agreed a temporarily change in the leverage limts for cryptocurrency derivative contracts in the region.

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3 EU Watchdogs Warn Over ‘High Risks’ of Crypto Investment

Nikhilesh DeFeb 12, 2018

The three European Supervisory Authorities have released a warning on the risks involved with investing in cryptocurrencies.

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ESMA Seeks Public Input on Cryptocurrency Derivatives Policy

Nikhilesh DeJan 18, 2018

The European Securities and Markets Authority released a public call for input on cryptocurrency-based contracts-for-differences.

Europe

European Financial Regulator Warns Investors On ICO Risks

Sujha SundararajanNov 13, 2017

The European Securities and Markets Authority has issued statements outlining the perceived risks of ICOs for investors and startups.

Regulation

EU Securities Watchdog Extends Blockchain Task Force Mandate

Wolfie ZhaoJul 6, 2017

A distributed ledger task force convened by the European Union's top securities watchdog has been extended.

Regulation

EU Securities Watchdog: New DLT Regulations Would Be ‘Premature’

Stan HigginsFeb 7, 2017

The European Union's top securities regulator is steering clear of blockchain regulations – for now, at least.

Regulation

EU Securities Watchdog: Too Early to Predict DLT Impact

Stan HigginsJan 25, 2017

A senior risk analyst for Europe’s securities markets watchdog has said it's too early to predict the regulatory impact of DLT.

Exchanges

Exchange Group: EU Blockchain Rules Shouldn’t Disrupt Financial Order

Stan HigginsSep 7, 2016

A major exchange industry trade group has joined an EU-level debate on blockchain regulation.

Regulation

EU Watchdog: Distributed Ledgers Still Face Key Challenges

Stan HigginsJun 2, 2016

ESMA has released a new paper on blockchains and distributed ledgers as part of a fact-finding effort into the technology.

Europe

ESMA Director: Blockchain Could Enhance Securities Trading Process

Stan HigginsMar 10, 2016

The executive director of the ESMA has said the agency believes blockchain tech could enhance the post-trade process.

Europe

ESMA Event Explores Blockchain Impact on Mainstream Finance

Stan HigginsJan 8, 2016

The European Securities and Markets Authority recently held an event that focused, in part, on the use of blockchains in mainstream finance.

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