PayTechTalk 53: AMLD5 as a start for crypto regulation
In today’s episode of PayTechTalk, I’ll be talking to my colleagues Charles Krier and Alireza Siadat. Together we…
PayTechTalk 50: Crypto custody business – requirements for submitting a licence application to the BaFin
In today’s special anniversary episode of PayTechTalk, I’ll be talking to Alireza Siadat, a lawyer practising in the…
The EBA’s new consultation paper on the risk factors associated with combating money laundering – what is this about?
On 5 February 2020, the European supervisory authority (European Banking Authority “EBA”) published a new consultation paper on…
PayTechTalk 47: Lex Apple Pay – A great moment for Parliament or legislative nonsense?
Happy Birthday Das Wichtigste zuerst: Happy Birthday, Apple Pay Deutschland! This is because a year ago today, the…
PayTechTalk 46 – Crypto custody business: Amendments to the KWG in connection with the implementation of the fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive
At first glance, the “Act implementing the Amending Directive of the fourth EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive” does not…
PayTechTalk 44 – Crypto values and crypto custody business: news regarding crypto regulation
A little while ago, we reported on the draft bill for the implementation of the 5th EU…
PayTechTalk 42 – Libra’s macroeconomic implications
It is safe to say that Facebook’s announcement of Libra, the world’s first stable crypto currency, has…
PayTechTalk 41 – What does the Anti-Money Laundering Act actually say?
Often when talking about money laundering, people immediately think of Al Capone. And that is quite accurate, because…
PayTechTalk 39 – Draft law of the German Ministry of Finance regarding the implementation of AMLD5
In today’s episode of PayTechTalk, we – that is Christian, Hugo and myself – will be looking at…
PayTechTalk 38 – How does payment by credit card work?
Payment by credit card is becoming a popular method of payment in Germany. Around five percent of…