PayTechTalk 55 – The digital programmable euro
Our 55th episode of PayTechTalk is a special one as it is a co-production between us and the…
Commission increases its fight against money laundering and terrorism financing
The EU Commission increases its fight against money laundering – will this pave the way for a new…
PayTechTalk 54 – Blockchain and crypto regulation from the UK and the German perspective
In today’s episode of PayTechTalk, I talk to crypto and Blockchain experts James Burnie (gunnercooke) and Alireza Siadat…
The EBA’s consultation paper on money laundering and terrorism financing risk factors – changes for e-money issuers?
The European Banking Authority (“EBA”) published a new consultation paper in February 2020 on revised guidelines on money…
Interchange Fee Regulation: a stimulus package for acquirers?
EU Regulation 2015/751 on interchange fees for card-based payment transactions – more commonly known as the Interchange Fee…
101 on how to distinguish between crypto assets and e-money
Crypto assets and e-money are very similar. Both are usually issued by private entities and serve as a…
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 will…
Cryptocurrencies & crypto custody services: the custody of digital funds
Until recently, German law makers had not yet really regulated cryptocurrencies and crypto services. Cryptocurrencies in particular were…
No flood of lawsuits regarding the instructions on the right of withdrawal after all?
The German Federal Supreme Court’s reaction to the CJEU’s ruling of 26 March 2020 In my blog entry…
PayTechTalk 52: French antitrust authority launches sector inquiry into Fintech sector
In today’s episode of PayTechTalk, I am talking to Dr. Hendrik Reffken about the sector inquiry launched by…
Legal, illegal, who cares? – Sanctions for payment services and e-money business without a licence
As part of our daily advisory work, we often have to consider whether a license is required for…
Light and shadow: The revised version of the BaFin guidance note on guarantee business
On 3 April 2020, BaFin published its new guidance note on guarantee business (“New Guidance Note“). In practice,…
Bitcoin & Co.: current caselaw regarding the taxation of profits from the purchase and sale of cryptocurrencies
Background In part 1 and part 6 of my posts on the taxation of cryptocurrencies, I looked into…
Finally: vouchers and prepaid cards are still considered payments in kind pursuant to the German Payment Services Supervision Act (ZAG)
Amendments applicable to vouchers and prepaid cards Last year, I reported on the conditions under which vouchers &…