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MiCAR: crypto asset service providers

MiCAR: requirements for crypto asset service providers

An overview of general and specific requirements for crypto asset services providers (CASPs) according to the pan-European Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR).
Crypto currency and digital wallets concept background.
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Cryptocurrency

A cryptocurrency is a digital asset that enables cashless payments independent from any intermediaries or can be used for investment purposes.
Cash dollar bill and design with waves and bars as metaphor for crypto fund unit
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Crypto fund unit

A crypto fund unit is a share in investment funds or in individual share classes of an investment fund that is registered in a
Blockchain concept of a transparent cube with encryption as metaphor for security tokens
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Security tokens

Security tokens are securities that represent a digital twin of an asset.
Financial transaction, via digital wallet as metaphor for crypto wallets
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Crypto wallets (wallets)

Wallets allow users to store and manage the cryptographic keys of tokens.
Abstract space concept image as metaphor for electronic securities and the choice of register solution

Electronic securities and the choice of register solution

How is the market for electronic securities and technical solutions developing? Is scalability the main differentiator? In cooperation with tokenforge, we take a look
Crypto accounting in accordance with IFRS: a black box or (gradually) increasing light in the dark??

Crypto accounting in accordance with IFRS: a black box or (gradually) increasing light in the dark?

Transparency is everything: crypto-assets in accounting.
AML compliance is the key success factor for launching digital asset offerings

AML compliance is the key success factor for launching digital asset offerings

How can financial institutions fully tap the potential of digital assets without neglecting compliance and AML issues?
Financial services available through the website on mobile devices as metaphor for the article "Digital assets – what is it all about"
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Digital assets – what is it all about? Definition and development of a market that will be worth billions

Which drivers will influence the market environment for digital assets in the future?

Crypto crisis: the end of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies or a wake-up call for stronger regulation?

The crypto debate: Is the crypto crisis the end of Bitcoin & other cryptocurrencies, or a call for stronger regulation? In this interview, Dr. Nils
Crypto market crisis boosts opportunities for banks

Crypto market crisis boosts opportunities for banks

Established financial institutions have good reason to continue their crypto projects. The current crisis in the crypto market is also an opportunity.
Tomas Nascisonis, CEO of Crypto House Capital

Crypto House Capital – revolutionizing the crypto market with virtual real estate

Mr. Nascisonis, CEO of Crypto House Capital, about the metaverse, the opportunities for virtual real estate projects and the impact of the recent downtrend
Moritz Schildt, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of coinIX GmbH & Co. KGaA.

Venture capital in the crypto-market – Web 3.0 doesn’t come out of nowhere

Interview with Moritz Schildt, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of coinIX GmbH & Co. KGaA.
DLT pilot regime: starting signal for the capital market of tomorrow?

DLT pilot regime: starting signal for the capital market of tomorrow?

The goal of the DLT pilot regime is to create a new and innovation-friendly regulation: Challenges & opportunities.
MiCAR: the regulatory framework for crypto assets has been fleshed out

MiCAR: the regulatory framework for crypto assets has been fleshed out

The EC published its digital finance strategy on September 24, 2020. Its key element is the proposal for a Regulation on Markets in Crypto-assets
eWpG: Crypto securities registry services

eWpG: Crypto securities registry services – opportunities & obligations

How fast are crypto securities growing in Germany? What are the benefits and obligations? Find our answers.
Jens Holezcek in interview about German banking industry's position on the digital euro

What is the German banking industry committee’s position on the digital euro?

Jens Holeczek, representing the Volksbanken and Raiffeisenbanken, gives us answers on the topic of the digital euro.
Digital assets for regional banks: opportunities & challenges

Digital assets – opportunities and challenges for regional banks

The high demand from retail customers for digital assets and cryptocurrencies is proving to be a challenge for regional banks!
Central banks’ answer to the crypto boom / Bottom-up view modern skyscraper

Central banks’ own answer to the crypto boom

zeb.market flash Q3 2021 (Issue 38 – October 2021): Money, money, money? – Central banks’ own answer to the crypto boom
Server Network digital assets: Services in Swiss financial institutions

Digital assets – Launch of services in Swiss financial institutions

Rapid market development: what options do institutions have to position themselves in the market?
3d illustration a laptop and blockchain technology as metaphor for the article "bligation to obtain a license for crypto-custody business"

Obligation to obtain a license for crypto-custody business

How to transform a technology company into a financial services institution.
Hiker on mountain enjoying the view as metaphor for Central Bank Digital Currency and its impact on the banking system

Central Bank Digital Currency and its impact on the banking system

A need for a new payment system
Image of Michael Reuter. Interview for Blockchain – Banking and Beyond

Blockchain – Banking and Beyond

Use cases, opportunities and challenges—an interview with Michael Reuter (Datarella)

zeb’s greenhorn guide to blockchain

Blockchain everywhere

Bitcoin — A new currency in the crisis

Every day relevant news and in-depth analyses about current banking topics by our zeb experts.

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