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ARTICLE · 21 SEPTEMBER 2021

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Becoming A Crypto-Asset Service Provider In Cyprus

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In June 2021, following a recent implementation and enactment of the 5th AML Directive into national legislation, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission has introduced, via the issuance of Directive 269/2021, ...

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Andreas Christoforou
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In June 2021, following a recent implementation and enactment of the 5th AML Directive into national legislation, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission ("CySEC") has introduced, via the issuance of Directive 269/2021, the creation of a Crypto-Asset Service Providers ("CASP") Registry, its operation, registration and supervision conditions.

This development requires for interested applicants to apply to CySEC, being the supervisory body, for registration to the registry in order to be able to provide, among others, crypto exchange services within a regulatory framework, which has been untouched for many years.

Requirements

The applicant in order to apply and successfully be approved by CySEC, as a licensed crypto-asset service provider must fulfil the conditions mentioned below:

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