The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has raised fresh concerns about the growing integration of cryptocurrencies into mainstream finance, warning that this trend could increasingly threaten global market stability. Addressing the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee, ESMA Executive Director Natasha Cazenave cautioned that sharp declines in crypto prices may ...
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has proposed new guidelines to assess the competence of crypto-asset service providers' staff across the European Union. On February 17, 2025, the regulator published a consultation paper outlining proposed rules aimed at standardizing the knowledge and competence requirements for professionals who provide crypto ...
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is reportedly advocating for mandatory external audits of cybersecurity defences within cryptocurrency companies, as outlined in a report by the Financial Times on Wednesday. Though specific sources weren't cited, the report suggests the ESMA is pushing for lawmakers in the European Union's parliament ...
21Shares, a Zurich-based asset management and investment firm, is urging the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) to introduce clearer guidelines regarding the inclusion of crypto assets in the UCITS (Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities) framework. In a press release published on October 7, the firm pointed out ...
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's top financial regulator, has published a new report assessing the potential advantages and notable risks associated with the DeFi (Decentralized Finance) ecosystem. In the 22-page analysis, ESMA acknowledges the innovative aspects of DeFi in terms of financial accessibility, product diversity, and ...
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a statement emphasizing the need for investment firms to inform their clients about the regulatory status of the products they offer. The European Union's financial regulatory body specifically addressed the issue of crypto assets and reminded companies that, despite ongoing regulatory ...
