Sustainability preferences and risks
A major player in the fight against climate change is the capital market. The transformation to a low-carbon,…
The mysticism of numbers
The mysticism of numbers There is a bon mot attributed to Bismarck: “Laws are like sausages, it is…
DeFi vs. CeFi #1 – Algorithmic Stablecoins & CBDC
With its research project on a “digital euro”, the Eurosystem set the starting signal for a broad discussion…
EBC Panel Recording: How to Navigate Legal Landscapes in Digital Assets
European Blockchain Convention 2022 PayTechTalk host Alireza Siadat (Lawyer & Partner at Annerton) was at the European Blockchain…
On the Way to PSD3 – EBA’s Thoughts on Required Amendments to the Regulatory Framework for Payment Services
The review of PSD2 is currently taking place with some delay. With this review, various market participants are…
Commission proposal to amend the EU Directive on consumer rights in respect of distance contracts for financial services
On 11.05.2022, the EU Commission published a proposal for a directive concerning distance contracts for financial services. The…
Overview NFTs & Intellectual Property Law
Licensing of NFTs Licensing contract law is an important point to be regulated if content protected by intellectual…
Introduction of the EU DLT Pilot Regime
In September 2020, the European Commission adopted its Digital Finance Package, an initiative aiming at strengthening the EU’s…
Crowdfunding Regulation (ECSPR) and tied agent: does it fit together and if so, how?
The Crowdfunding Regulation (ECSPR – European Crowdfunding Service Provider Regulation) has now been in force since November 2021,…
BaFin’s latest adjustments to the MiFID conduct of business obligations
According to the newly amended FAQ of the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) on the MiFID II…
Revised regulatory technical standards on strong customer authentication and common and secure communication under PSD2
Revised RTS on SCA & CSC under PSD2 On 5 April 2022, the European Banking Authority (EBA) published…
EU Commission plans to abolish anonymous e-money
In summer 2021, the European Commission presented an ambitious legislative package to improve the fight against money laundering…
Financial services – The same word, but not the same meaning under regulatory law and civil law
What are financial services? What are financial services? One might think that this question can be answered unambiguously.…
Video | Panel: Impact of the Situation in Ukraine on Bitcoin and Crypto Assets
Impact of the Ukraine War on Bitcoin & Crypto Assets On 23 March 2022, the Frankfurt School Blockchain…