THE BLOCKCHAIN AND VIRTUAL CURRENCIES WORKING GROUP
The Blockchain and Virtual Currencies Working Group (WG) is a group of industry representatives; the WG is a member of the European Commission Payment Systems Market Expert Group (PSMEG) and is registered in the European Transparency register under number: 635727423661-17.
The Members of the Blockchain and Virtual Currencies Working Group (WG) adhere to the following Ethical Guidelines.
OUR AIMS
We foster an industry-led conversation
We help to shape the regulation in a way that does not stifle innovation
We work with regulators; information sharing is fundamental to achieve balanced and forward looking regulation
Which regulatory initiatives concern us?
Can we help in drafting the content of such initiatives?
Tool for each WG member General Counsel/ Compliance officer
OUR POSITIONING
EBF publishes its feedback on MiCA
The European Banking Federation (EBF) has published its views on the Commission’s proposal for a Regulation on Markets [...]
UK HM Treasury publishes a Consultation and a call for evidence on UK regulatory approach to crypto-assets and stablecoins
The UK HM Treasury (HMT) has published a consultation on the UK regulatory approach to crypto-assets and stablecoins. [...]
FCA establishes a Temporary Registration Regime for crypto-asset businesses
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has established a Temporary Registration Regime to allow existing crypto-asset firms, who have [...]
Czech Parliament’s Committee adopts a Resolution on the European Commission’s Digital Finance Package
The Committee on European Affairs of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic has published Resolution no. [...]
Libra changes its name to Diem in preparation for launch
The Libra Association has announced the adoption of the new name "Diem". While announcing the change, the Association [...]
European Commission publishes the Draft SCCs for transfer of personal data to third countries following Schrems II
The European Commission has published a Draft Implementing Decision on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for the transfer of [...]
OUR TEAM
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