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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued guidelines on situations where a third-country firm is deemed to solicit clients established or situated in the EU...

Over the past decade, cryptocurrencies - commonly referred to as ‘cryptos' - have become one of the most highly discussed topics, not only in the financial market sector, but also in the legal sector.

The recent surge in promotions encouraging property purchases with cryptocurrency in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) warrants a critical examination.

Code is one of few forces to have challenged the dominance of law in regulating human behaviour.

The Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA) recently shared some exciting news: Cyprus'investment fund sector is booming.

Individuals trading in cryptos are subject to PAYE tax as any self employed person would be taxed.

On 31 January 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) released a supervisory briefing to guide (the Briefing) National Competent Authorities...

As we approach 2024, it's essential for businesses and investors to understand the breadth of licenses offered by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission

In addressing this point there are two fundamental considerations. 

On 31st May 2024, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published its draft technical standards addressing conflicts of interest for Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs)...

In the ever-evolving cryptocurrency market, investors are constantly exploring strategies to enhance returns while reducing tax exposure. One particularly effective approach combines Cyprus' Non-Domicile

Thinking outside the box is an ability that doesn't come easy to most people, and yet all people can reap the benefits of someone's ability to do so.

As with all sectors of the financial system, the payments and banking sector is also undergoing an important transformation with new technology-based innovative products and services.

In recent years, the Cyprus Courts have dealt extensively with a plethora of cross-border fraud disputes and have adjudicated and considered a number of cases involving asset tracing and recovery.

Cryptocurrencies have rapidly gained popularity in Cyprus and around the world, presenting new opportunities for investment and payment solutions.

In the past years, the crypto-asset ecosystem has seen an increase in products, services and business models, as well as the increased use of automation to perform a number of services.

ESMA has published its latest compliance table on MiCA Guidelines for knowledge and competence assessment, revealing how EU national competent authorities, including Cyprus regulators, are implementing supervisory standards for crypto-asset service providers. The update signals a shift in regulatory focus from initial authorisation to ongoing operational compliance and staff competence frameworks.