Blockchain and Payment Services Law – When Does a Crypto Wallet Provider Become a Payment Institution?
The development of blockchain technology is outpacing the pace of regulatory change. This legal gap caused by rapid development often leads Web3 startups (e.g., those developing crypto wallets, payment gateways or DeFi applications) to believe that the legal framework of the “traditional” financial market does not apply to them. After all, if they do not […]
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 […]
How to do Fintech in Poland?
The latest report, How to do Fintech in Poland?, published by FinTech Poland, is a compendium of knowledge for technology companies planning to expand in Poland. Experts from the Lawarton law firm present key regulatory changes that are already affecting fintech strategies in Europe, i.e., the MiCA regulation and the new AML package. Wojciech Ługowski, in […]