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What is MiCA? The European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA or MiCAR), officially Regulation (EU) 2023/1114, is the first cross-jurisdictional regulatory and supervisory framework for crypto asset service providers (CASPs) operating within the EU. In conjunction with Regulation (EU) 2023/1113 on information accompanying transfers of funds, the EU’s regulatory framework for crypto sets compliance …

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With blockchain technology making rapid advancements, and more and more companies investing, utilizing, or advocating for crypto, there have been growing concerns over the sustainability of the entire industry, particularly in regard to the Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus mechanism. Bitcoin, the original and most popular cryptocurrency, still operates on a PoW basis. For every Bitcoin that …

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While the Hong Kong FSTB (Federal Services and the Treasury Bureau) isn’t the first to enforce legislation regarding cryptocurrencies, it aims to be one of the most “rigorous and comprehensive” regimes yet, even more so than Singapore, Japan, and the United Kingdom.  These bold claims come directly from the legislative council brief, which goes on …

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