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Cyprus Plans to Conduct On-Site Inspections of Cryptocurrency Storage Facilities

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) will conduct a series of on-site and documentary inspections of licensed Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs) from the second half of 2026 to the first half of 2027. This initiative, coordinated by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) under its 2026 Common Supervisory Actions, aims to strengthen the operational resilience of digital asset custody services in Cyprus and across the EU. The audits will focus on CASPs authorized for custody, assessing their operational security, technical infrastructure maturity, and management of risks associated with distributed ledger technology. Key areas of scrutiny will include governance and control systems, private key and wallet storage security, access controls, transaction monitoring, incident response, smart contract security, and third-party risk management. CySEC stated that compliance readiness will be a factor in selecting firms for inspection. The action aligns Cyprus with broader EU supervisory priorities, which view operational resilience in digital asset custody as critical for financial stability and investor protection. This standardized enforcement framework seeks to harmonize regulatory approaches as the crypto ecosystem integrates further with traditional finance.

cryptonews.ru08/09 11:24

France Advances Bill on Exchanging Cryptocurrency Taxation Data with 48 Countries

France is tightening oversight of cryptocurrency users by advancing legislation to join an international tax data-sharing framework. On July 17, Minister Jean-Noël Barrot presented bill No. 921 to the Senate, aiming to implement the OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). This law would integrate CARF into French legislation, enabling the automatic exchange of detailed cryptocurrency transaction information with 48 other countries that signed the agreement in November 2024. The data shared would include user names, addresses, taxpayer IDs, residence details, and aggregate transaction amounts. This move extends France's international data exchange efforts, aligning with the upcoming EU DAC-8 directive set for 2027. The push for greater transparency comes amid rising security concerns in France, including a reported increase in violent "wrench attacks" targeting crypto holders. A recent Chainalysis report noted 30 such incidents by 2026, potentially linked to a tax official allegedly selling data on wealthy French crypto owners. These developments have alarmed the crypto community. Earlier this year, France repealed a rule requiring self-custody crypto holders to declare assets to tax authorities, as lawmakers deemed verification of such reports impossible.

cryptonews.ru08/08 22:16

US Senators Press Bank Regulators For ‘Fair’ Crypto Capital Rules

A group of U.S. Senate Republicans, led by Senator Cynthia Lummis, is urging federal bank regulators to establish clear and fair capital rules for banks involved with crypto assets. In a letter to the Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC, the lawmakers criticized the international Basel Committee's standards, which impose a punitive 1,250% risk weight on crypto assets, calling it a de facto ban not based on actual risk. They applauded recent interagency guidance that granted tokenized securities the same capital treatment as traditional ones, arguing this risk-based principle should apply consistently to all digital assets. The senators called on the agencies to develop a new capital framework, aligning with recent legislative progress on crypto market structure. Their push coincides with testimonies from top regulators, who emphasized a shift toward more risk-based supervision and responsible innovation, while also addressing stablecoin oversight under new proposals.

bitcoinist06/05 15:20

European Central Bank Backs EU’s Plan For Centralized Crypto Firms Oversight

The European Central Bank (ECB) has endorsed the EU's proposal to centralize oversight of crypto asset service providers (CASPs) and other key financial market participants under the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). This move, supported by France and Germany, aims to harmonize regulation and boost the competitiveness of the EU's capital markets. The ECB emphasized the need for ESMA resources and a gradual transition to minimize disruption. However, the plan faces opposition from smaller EU nations and industry participants who argue it undermines national regulators' efforts and the credibility of the existing Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). Critics warn that reopening MiCA now could create legal uncertainties and delay implementation. The proposal will now undergo negotiations between EU governments and the European Parliament.

bitcoinist04/11 12:32

Crypto’s Next Expansion Will Be Licensed, Not Borderless

Crypto's next expansion is shifting towards a permissioned growth model rather than borderless, unregulated growth. Jurisdictions like the U.S., U.K., and Hong Kong are implementing structured regulatory frameworks with clear licensing processes, supervisory expectations, and compliance requirements. Stablecoins are central to this shift, as they bridge crypto and traditional finance, attracting stricter oversight. Compliance is no longer an afterthought but integral to product design, affecting exchanges, custodians, and issuers. This transition favors serious firms that can operate under formal supervision, making the environment more investable for institutions while reducing reliance on offshore ambiguity. The era of selective legitimacy prioritizes credible regulatory paths over loose policies.

bitcoinist03/11 22:02

US Fed Moves to End ‘Reputation Risk’ Rule Amid Crypto Debanking Concerns

The US Federal Reserve is moving to codify a rule that would eliminate "reputation risk" as a factor in banking supervision, a practice blamed for widespread crypto debanking. Announced on February 23, the proposal seeks public feedback for two months. Fed Vice Chair Michelle Bowman stated that supervisors have been improperly pressuring banks to close accounts based on customers' political views, religious beliefs, or involvement in lawful but disfavored businesses like crypto, calling such discrimination unlawful. Senator Lummis and industry figures praised the move, viewing it as ending "Operation Chokepoint 2.0," a term describing alleged government efforts to cut off crypto firms from banking services.

TheNewsCrypto02/24 06:00

Federal Reserve Withdraws Crypto Rules, Banks Get More Freedom

bitcoinist12/18 22:01