Regulation of cryptocurrency varies globally by region, jurisdiction, and regulatory body. Nasdaq’s comprehensive and updated Cryptocurrency Regulation Guide Europe provides a snapshot of recent recommendations from international regulatory and standards-setting bodies as well as key developments in Europe.

The EU recently passed the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation which will go into effect in 2024. The monumental vote will set global standards for the regulation of crypto-assets. Read our paper to learn more about the articles within MiCA pertaining to market abuse.

With MiCA scheduled to go into effect in 2024, crypto-asset market participants should expect more stringent surveillance requirements once the regulation is implemented. Now is the time to implement technology and processes to monitor for market abuse, money laundering, and fraud – not only to ensure compliance, but also to protect investors, instill confidence, promote integrity, and attract clients.