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THE BLOCKCHAIN AND VIRTUAL CURRENCIES WORKING GROUP

The Blockchain and Virtual Currencies Working Group (WG) is a group of industry representatives; the WG 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.

ABOUT US_DEF3

OUR MEMBERS

OUR AIMS

Educational/working with European regulators

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

To monitor

Which regulatory initiatives concern us?

To influence the EU regulators work

Can we help in drafting the content of such initiatives?

To advice internally on EU matters

Tool for each WG member General Counsel/ Compliance officer

OUR POSITIONING

Engage with:

The European Commission
The European Central Bank
The European Banking Authority
European Parliament
European Presidency of the Union
Key Member States Permanent Representations in the Council WG on Financial Services

In terms of AML policy:

EU AML rules shall be applied to digital currency exchange platforms equally
EU AML should not be applied to non-custodian software wallet providers
The WG wishes a risk based approach

Means:

Meetings with key EU regulators
Meeting with European Member States National Supervisory Authorities and key Government Officials
Position papers on digital currencies and the blockchain addressed to the regulators

Regulation if appropriate can:

Increase the credibility of industry
Increase customer confidence
Allow for a level playing field

IN THE NEWS TODAY

EBA Consultation Paper (CP) on draft RTS to specify the minimum contents of the liquidity management policy and procedures under Art. 45(7)(b) MiCAR (EBA/CP/2023/26), 8 November 2023

EBA Consultation Paper (CP) on draft RTS to specify the minimum contents of the liquidity management policy and procedures under Art. 45(7)(b) MiCAR (EBA/CP/2023/26), 8 November 2023

bcwg-admin2023-12-08T17:16:31+01:00November 8th, 2023|Tags: Consultation Paper, EBA, Liquidity Management, MiCA Regulation, Regulatory Technical Standards|

On 8 November 2023, the EBA published a CP on draft RTS to specify the minimum contents of [...]

EBA Consultation Paper (CP) on draft Guidelines establishing the common reference parameters of the stress test scenarios for the liquidity stress tests referred in Art. 45(4) MiCAR (EBA/CP/2023/27), 8 November 2023

EBA Consultation Paper (CP) on draft Guidelines establishing the common reference parameters of the stress test scenarios for the liquidity stress tests referred in Art. 45(4) MiCAR (EBA/CP/2023/27), 8 November 2023

bcwg-admin2023-12-08T17:10:40+01:00November 8th, 2023|Tags: Consultation Paper, Draft Guidelines, EBA, Liquidity Stress Testing, MiCA Regulation|

On 8 November 2023, the EBA published a CP on draft Guidelines establishing the common reference parameters of [...]

EBA Consultation Paper (CP) on RTS on supervisory colleges under MiCAR (EBA/CP/2023/33), 8 November 2023

EBA Consultation Paper (CP) on RTS on supervisory colleges under MiCAR (EBA/CP/2023/33), 8 November 2023

bcwg-admin2023-12-08T17:03:04+01:00November 8th, 2023|Tags: Consultation Paper, EBA, MiCA Regulation, Regulatory Technical Standards, Supervisory Colleges|

On 8 November 2023, the EBA published a CP on RTS on supervisory colleges under MiCAR. The deadline [...]

EBA Consultation Paper (CP) on draft RTS to specify the adjustment of own funds requirements and stress testing of issuers of ARTs and of EMTs subjects to the requirements in Art. 35 MiCAR (EBA/CP/2023/28), 8 November 2023

EBA Consultation Paper (CP) on draft RTS to specify the adjustment of own funds requirements and stress testing of issuers of ARTs and of EMTs subjects to the requirements in Art. 35 MiCAR (EBA/CP/2023/28), 8 November 2023

bcwg-admin2023-12-08T16:54:59+01:00November 8th, 2023|Tags: ARTs, Consultation Paper, EBA, EMTs, Funds Requirements, MiCA Regulation, Regulatory Technical Standards, Stress Testing|

On 8 November 2023, the EBA published a CP on draft RTS to specify the adjustment of own [...]

EBA Consultation Paper (CP) on RTS on procedure and timeframe to adjust its own funds requirements for issuers of significant ARTs or of EMTs under MiCAR (EBA/CP/2023/29), 8 November 2023

EBA Consultation Paper (CP) on RTS on procedure and timeframe to adjust its own funds requirements for issuers of significant ARTs or of EMTs under MiCAR (EBA/CP/2023/29), 8 November 2023

bcwg-admin2023-12-08T16:49:58+01:00November 8th, 2023|Tags: ARTs, Consultation Paper, EBA, EMTs, Funds Requirements, MiCA, Public consultation, Regulatory Technical Standards|

On 8 November 2023, the EBA published a CP on RTS on procedure and timeframe to adjust its [...]

EBA Consultation Paper (CP) on Guidelines on recovery plans under MiCAR (EBA/CP/2023/30), 8 November 2023

EBA Consultation Paper (CP) on Guidelines on recovery plans under MiCAR (EBA/CP/2023/30), 8 November 2023

bcwg-admin2023-12-08T16:42:18+01:00November 8th, 2023|Tags: Consultation Paper, EBA, MiCA, Public consultation, Recovery Plans|

On 8 November 2023, the EBA published a CP on Guidelines on recovery plans under MiCAR. The deadline [...]

OUR TEAM

Monica Monaco

Monica MonacoSecretary

Niels Ploeger

Niels PloegerMember (Bitonic)

Dany Wieken

Dany WiekenMember (Bitonic)

João Marecos

João MarecosMember (Bitrefill)

Helen Beijaard

Helen BeijaardMember (Bitvavo)

Ivars Zukovskis

Ivars ZukovskisMember (BVNK)

Benjamin Buergi

Benjamin BuergiMember (Cardano Foundation)

Nicolas Jacquemart

Nicolas JacquemartMember (Cardano Foundation)

František Vinopal

František VinopalMember (ČKMA)

Adam Chvaja

Adam ChvajaMember (ČKMA)

Dmitrijus Borisenka

Dmitrijus BorisenkaMember (CoinGate)

Dovile Marcikoniene

Dovile MarcikonieneMember (CoinGate)

Luc Smits van Oyen

Luc Smits van OyenMember (Coinmerce)

Nikola Peliova

Nikola PeliovaMember (Coinmerce)

Max Krupyshev

Max KrupyshevMember (CryptoProcessing)

Violaine Champetier de Ribes

Violaine Champetier de RibesMember (CoinsPaid - CryptoProcessing)

Valentyna Savchuk

Valentyna SavchukMember (Cryptopay)

Maria Akulenko

Maria AkulenkoMember (Cryptopay)

Dimitrij Gede

Dimitrij GedeMember (Cryptopay)

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