Finance and Capital Markets
Travel Rule Guidelines
In early July 2024, the EBA issued uniform rules called the Travel Rule Guidelines, according to which crypto transactions will be labeled similarly to bank transfers. Watch out our concise infographic with the most important updates.
Fintech Mixer - VC Investments and Legislative Workshop
Representatives of our office, Zuzana Stuchlíková and František Malý, had the opportunity to attend another interesting event - The Fintech Mixer, focused on VC investments and legislative challenges in the fintech sector.
Meeting of the Legal Group of the Czech Fintech Association
On Wednesday, September 25, a representative of our law firm, František Malý, joined the legal group meeting of the Czech Fintech Association at the Diamant Work Lounge in Prague. The program covered news on both adopted and upcoming legislation.
MiCA - Now in Effect for Stablecoins!
On June 30, 2024, the section of the MiCA regulation focusing on stablecoins came into effect. We have prepared a brief and clear guide for new and existing stablecoin issuers, as well as crypto-asset service providers, to help you navigate the correct procedures.
DORA and ICT Risk Management Related to Third Parties
Our law firm brings you another infographic in the DORA series, this time summarizing the main principles of proper risk management in the ICT area related to third parties.
Planned Amendment to the AML Decree
With regard to the upcoming amendment of the AML Act and the imminent establishment of the Union agency AMLA, the Czech National Bank is submitting a proposal to amend AML Decree, into which these changes will be reflected.
MiCA - Cryptocurrency Regulation - is Already in Effect!
MiCA, the European Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, is already in effect. The transition period for CASPs - providers of services related to crypto assets - ends on July 1, 2026.
MiCA Checklist - Licensing Process with the Czech National Bank
The MiCA regulation establishes a range of new obligations for crypto-asset service providers and issuers of certain crypto-assets. Our law firm has prepared a brief and clear checklist to help you navigate these requirements.
Provision of Advice Related to Crypto-Assets According to MiCA - The Scope and Range of Obligations for Service Providers
In the second part of the article dedicated to the advisory services related to crypto-assets under the MiCA regulation, we briefly discuss the areas and scope of obligations for providers of this service, as regulated by Article 81 of the regulation.
Provision of Advice Related to Crypto-Assets According to MiCA - Service Content
The MiCA Regulation is a key step forward in the regulation of crypto-assets. The creators of the regulation aimed to bring clear rules for all entities in the EU that deal with crypto-assets and related services. Did they succeed?