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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

EDPB publishes FAQs on the ECJ Judgement C-311/18 (EU-US Privacy Shield and Standard Contractual Clauses)

EDPB publishes FAQs on the ECJ Judgement C-311/18 (EU-US Privacy Shield and Standard Contractual Clauses)

bcwg-admin2020-08-03T11:27:39+02:00July 23rd, 2020|Tags: CJEU, Data, ECJ, EDPB, Privacy shield|

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has published Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the Judgement of the European [...]

ECJ Judgement C-311/18 invalidates the US-EU Privacy Shield, while maintaining Standard Contractual Clauses valid

ECJ Judgement C-311/18 invalidates the US-EU Privacy Shield, while maintaining Standard Contractual Clauses valid

bcwg-admin2020-08-03T11:38:03+02:00July 16th, 2020|Tags: CJEU, Data protection, ECJ, Privacy shield, US|

The European Court of Justice’s (ECJ) Grand Chamber, in case C-311/18 Data Protection Commissioner v. Facebook Ireland Ltd. [...]

BIS’ CPMI publishes Stage 2 Report to the G20 on cross-border payments

BIS’ CPMI publishes Stage 2 Report to the G20 on cross-border payments

bcwg-admin2020-09-02T15:26:49+02:00July 13th, 2020|Tags: BIS, CBDC, CPMI, G20, Stablecoin|

The Bank for International Settlements’ Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI) has published the Stage 2 Report [...]

European Parliament adopts a Resolution on the European Commission’s Action Plan on AML/CFT

European Parliament adopts a Resolution on the European Commission’s Action Plan on AML/CFT

bcwg-admin2020-08-03T11:53:31+02:00July 10th, 2020|Tags: AML, AML/CFT, European Parliament|

The European Parliament has adopted a Resolution on the Commission’s Action Plan on Anti-Money Laundering / Combating the [...]

FATF publishes its 12-Month Review of the Revised FATF Standards on virtual assets and VASPs

FATF publishes its 12-Month Review of the Revised FATF Standards on virtual assets and VASPs

bcwg-admin2020-08-03T12:06:59+02:00July 7th, 2020|Tags: AML/CFT, FATF, VASP, Virtual Assets|

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has published its 12-Month Review of the Revised FATF Standards on Virtual [...]

FATF publishes its Report to the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors on stablecoins

FATF publishes its Report to the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors on stablecoins

bcwg-admin2020-08-03T12:00:51+02:00July 7th, 2020|Tags: FATF, G20, Stablecoins|

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has published its Report to the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank [...]

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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