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.

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

Japan amends two cryptocurrency-related laws

Japan amends two cryptocurrency-related laws

Monica Monaco2019-09-04T11:15:30+02:00May 31st, 2019|Tags: Japan|

The Japanese House of Representatives has adopted the Payment Services Act and the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. [...]

Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) updates guidance on ICOs and crypto-assets

Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) updates guidance on ICOs and crypto-assets

Monica Monaco2019-06-03T12:07:18+02:00May 30th, 2019|Tags: ASIC, Crypto-assets|

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has updated its Information Sheet 225 on Initial coin offerings and [...]

Brazil establishes Cryptocurrency Commission

Brazil establishes Cryptocurrency Commission

Monica Monaco2019-09-04T11:06:56+02:00May 30th, 2019|Tags: Brazil|

Brazil’s President of the Chamber of Deputies has requested the establishment of a Cryptocurrency Commission to assess and [...]

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) requests feedback on consultation for regulating crypto-asset trading platforms

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) requests feedback on consultation for regulating crypto-asset trading platforms

Monica Monaco2019-06-03T12:05:06+02:00May 28th, 2019|Tags: Crypto-assets, IOSCO, VASPs|

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has published a consultation report titled Issues, Risks and Regulatory Considerations [...]