European Crypto Initiative

The Future of Identity: How idOS is Redefining Privacy & Verification We're going LIVE with idOS, the newest member of the European Crypto Initiative Community, for a discussion on the future of decentralised identity and privacy in the digital age! 🇪🇺 The Future of Identity: How idOS is Redefining Privacy & Verification 📆 March 25th, 17:00 CET This session is perfect for compliance officers, crypto project leads, regulators, and anyone interested in the intersection of privacy and regulatory compliance in the digital assets space: we'll examine: ▶︎ How decentralised identity solutions like idOS enhance user privacy and control ▶︎ The regulatory landscape, from GDPR to the European Digital Identity Wallet ▶︎ Real-world use cases and the future of identity verification in crypto and beyond Join us! #CryptoCompliance #Privacy #BlockchainInnovation #CryptoRegulation

🚨 T-MINUS 24 HOURS 🚨 Join us and idOS (our newest EUCI Community member) as we discuss the future of decentralised identity and privacy: https://lnkd.in/d9tY-pnz Curious about something specific? Leave us a comment. We're all ears! #CryptoCompliance #Privacy #BlockchainInnovation #CryptoRegulation

Worth a rewatch 👉 Our Marina Markezic shared knowledge on crypto regulation and compliance at The Block's Emergence conference. Skip to 49:56 to catch her straightforward breakdown of crypto's regulatory challenges: https://lnkd.in/dRytdues #FlashbackFriday #CryptoRegulation #FinTech

#ICYMI — Two crucial RTS published in OJEU this month, with April & May deadlines approaching fast. March has been quite the month for crypto regulation in the EU, with the official publication of those #MiCA technical standards telling #CASPs exactly what they need to do regarding order book records and trade transparency. Both RTS (now Delegated Acts) have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union, making their implementation dates official. And April 3, 2025 isn't that far when considering all the compliance work needed. ▶︎ Content and format of order book records for CASPs operating a trading platform: https://lnkd.in/dEZ8Swy4 ▶︎ Trade transparency data for CASPs operating a trading platform: https://lnkd.in/duMe6t2G #ESMA hasn't been sitting idle either. They've released their guidelines on explanations, opinions, and standardized testing for crypto assets in all EU languages, applying from May 9, 2025. ▶︎  ESMA Guidelines for crypto assets under MiCA: https://lnkd.in/dQnTEzGi For those running trading platforms, this is the moment when theory becomes practice. ☝️ #CryptoRegulation #DigitalAssets #Compliance

MiCA promised regulatory clarity, but inconsistent implementation is threatening EU crypto leadership. Our response to the European Commission's Single Market Strategy 2025 consultation calls for urgent harmonisation. We highlighted three critical issues: ▶︎ Diverging supervisory practices creating regulatory arbitrage ▶︎ Inconsistent grandfathering periods generating business uncertainty ▶︎ Persistent barriers to essential financial services despite regulatory progress With global competitors refining their approaches, Europe can't afford implementation failures. DLT applications like tokenisation offer tremendous potential for deeper EU capital market integration, but only with consistent rules. Our recommendations: uniform implementation guidelines, enhanced coordination between authorities, and continuous industry engagement. Check out our submission and let us know your thoughts in the comments 👇 https://lnkd.in/dDKnHYKj #CryptoRegulation #MiCA #EUSingleMarket #DigitalFinance

Only 10 days to go! The Digital Euro Conference by Digital Euro Association is getting closer and we can't wait to join policymakers and financial experts in Frankfurt 🙌 👉 Tickets are still available! Use code ECI20 for a 20% discount at registration: https://lnkd.in/dZbrwDkM #DigitalEuro #CBDCs #FutureOfFinance #Fintech #DEC25

Still unsure what #DORA actually means for crypto? You’re not alone. We’ve seen the same questions pop up again and again in our community. That’s why we’ve put together a comprehensive guide to help you navigate DORA, including a DORA Checklist by Hacken, Blockchain Security Auditor. Just like we did with MiCA and TFR, we're continuing our mission to make complex regulations accessible to everyone in the crypto space. 💜 DORA is here, and understanding it isn’t optional! Read the booklet below 👇 #ReadDORAwithEUCI #CryptoRegulation

Could crypto be the missing piece in the EU’s Savings and Investments Union? We’ve shared our response to the European Commission’s consultation on how integrating it can drive innovation and financial inclusion. Read our full submission here: https://lnkd.in/d5qMVy_J And tell us - What’s your take on integrating crypto into the EU’s savings and investment strategy? #CryptoEU #DigitalFinance #BlockchainInnovation #CryptoRegulation

🎉 We are thrilled to welcome idOS to the European Crypto Initiative Community! By giving users true data sovereignty without breaking regulatory frameworks, idOS is solving one of crypto's most complex challenges, rewriting the rules of digital identity. Through this partnership, we aim to advance our shared vision of a more transparent, secure, and user-centric digital landscape. Discover more about idOS:  www.idos.network #BuildingCommunity #EUCICommunity #Web3 #Blockchain

More companies are preparing for MiCA compliance, so let’s not forget this major regulatory clarification from the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). Back in December, ESMA made a key decision: miners, validators, and other network participants won’t be classified as Persons Professionally Arranging or Executing Transactions (PPAETs) under MiCA. This means they won’t be burdened with market abuse monitoring obligations—a major concern when the initial draft was published. Instead, these responsibilities will fall on CASPs operating trading platforms, order execution, and portfolio management services. If you missed it, read the full ESMA report: https://lnkd.in/dPq7VTxd #MiCA #ESMAUpdate #BlockchainEU #CryptoRegulation #CryptoCompliance