AML compliance Crypto Knowledge & training Cryptocurrency Regulations in Luxembourg Is cryptocurrency legal in Luxembourg? Cryptocurrencies: Not legal tender Cryptocurrency exchanges: Legal, must register with the CSSF There are no specific Luxembourg cryptocurrency regulations but the government’s legislative attitude towards cryptocurrencies is generally progressive. Finance Minister Pierre Gramegna has commented […] 3 minute read
AML compliance Crypto Knowledge & training Gibraltar crypto regulation Is Cryptocurrency Legal in Gibraltar? Cryptocurrencies: Not considered legal tender Cryptocurrency exchanges: Legal, must register with the GFSC Gibraltar is a global leader in cryptocurrency regulation: while cryptocurrency is not considered legal tender in the country, cryptocurrency exchanges are legal […] 2 minute read
AML compliance Crypto Knowledge & training Malta Cryptocurrency Regulation Is Cryptocurrency Legal in Malta? Cryptocurrencies: Not legal tender Cryptocurrency exchanges: Legal, regulated under the VFA Act Malta has taken a very progressive approach to cryptocurrencies, positioning itself as a global leader in crypto regulation. While cryptocurrencies are not legal […] 2 minute read
AML compliance Crypto Knowledge & training Estonia Cryptocurrency Regulations Is Cryptocurrency Legal in Estonia? Cryptocurrencies: Not legal tender Cryptocurrency exchanges: Legal, must register with the Financial Intelligence Unit (supervised by Financial Supervisory Authority). Estonia cryptocurrency regulations are open and innovative, especially in comparison to other EU member-states. Although not […] 2 minute read
Regulators & key institutions Knowledge & training What is the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)? The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulates the financial services industry in the UK. It is an independent body funded entirely by the fees it charges regulated firms but is accountable to the Treasury, the UK government’s economic and finance ministry. […] 7 minute read
AML compliance Crypto Knowledge & training An overview of AML crypto regulations in the EU The cryptocurrency and virtual asset market in the European Union (EU) has become a huge one, with projected revenues set to reach around €22.5 billion, according to some sources. Momentum in the region is unlikely to dissipate, particularly with the […] 6 minute read
AML compliance Crypto Knowledge & training AML regulations for UK crypto firms: Top compliance tips Cryptocurrencies and virtual assets (VAs) remain high on the global financial agenda in 2025, and the UK is no exception. Crypto’s decentralized nature allows for fast and low-cost transactions, including across borders. While this clearly appeals to consumers, crypto’s speed […] 6 minute read
AML compliance Crypto Knowledge & training Switzerland cryptocurrency regulation Is Cryptocurrency legal in Switzerland? Cryptocurrencies: Legal, accepted as payment in some contexts Cryptocurrency exchanges: Legal, regulated by SFTA and FINMA In Switzerland crypto and virtual currencies are classified as assets or property. Exchanges are legal and, depending on the […] 3 minute read
Regulation Knowledge & training What is 4AMLD and what does it mean for regulated industries? The European Union Fourth Money Laundering Directive (4AMLD) was ratified by the European Parliament in 2015 and was implemented in all EU states on the 26th of June, 2017. It was transposed into UK law on the same date via […] 6 minute read
Regulators & key institutions Knowledge & training What is HMRC? The important role of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) What is HMRC? It is common knowledge that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is responsible for regulating taxes, wages, and many other aspects of the financial sector in the United Kingdom. […] 3 minute read
Regulation Knowledge & training What is MiFID II? What is MiFID II, and how has it Affected the European Investment Market One of the most influential laws enacted by the European Union to regulate the investment sector is the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive. This directive, which is […] 3 minute read
Regulation Knowledge & training What is MiFID - The Markets In Financial Instruments Directive? The Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) was created in 2004 to replace the Investment Services Directive, and it was implemented in 2007. A new law, known as MiFID II, has since replaced MiFID. The EU hoped that the directive […] 3 minute read
