The End of VASPs, Time for CASPs – New Licenses for Crypto Firms in the EU
From July 2026 at the latest, companies operating in the crypto-asset market in the European Union will be required to hold a CASP license. Entrepreneurs who previously provided services as so-called VASPs (Virtual Asset Service Providers) will need to transition and become authorised as CASPs under MiCA. This means not only a change in the […]
Utility Tokens under MiCA – New Obligations from 2025 for Crypto Projects
From mid-2025, crypto projects issuing utility tokens in the EU will face new legal obligations. While regulatory requirements for such tokens remain lighter than for payment tokens, the introduction of the MiCA regulation imposes new duties—including notification and white paper publication. Below is a guideline to the changes prepared by Lawarton lawyers. What regulatory changes […]
ESMA Guidelines on Crypto Marketing: Key Implications for Non-EU Firms
Date: 20/03/2025 The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) adopts a technology-neutral approach when evaluating promotional activities in the cryptocurrency sector. Under the ESMA guidelines, any form of digital or offline marketing, advertising, or service offering may be classified as solicitation. This encompasses digital ads, crypto influencer marketing, social media content, and indirect strategies such […]