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$457 Billion In Taxable Crypto Activity Moved On-Chain In 2025 - What CARF And DAC8 Still Do Not See
A new Chainalysis report reveals that over $457 billion in potentially taxable cryptocurrency activity occurred globally in 2025, with significant implications for crypto holders and traders in Cyprus. While frameworks like OECD's CARF and EU's DAC8 extend reporting requirements to crypto-asset service providers, substantial portions of DeFi, peer-to-peer transfers, and private wallet holdings remain outside their scope, creating critical compliance gaps that blockchain analytics must fill.
Cyprus Tax
CA
CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd
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MISP Moves Into Political Negotiation: What More Than 1,900 Amendments Mean For The EU’s Future Market Architecture
The European Parliament has tabled over 1,900 amendments to the Market Integration and Supervision Package, transforming it from a straightforward proposal into a complex negotiation between competing models for European market supervision and infrastructure. As the Commission's original December 2025 proposal becomes obsolete and multiple parliamentary drafts emerge with conflicting visions, financial firms face critical questions about which supervisory architecture will ultimately govern their licenses
Germany Finance
PL
PwC Legal Germany
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FinXP And Buckzy Partner To Expand Real-Time Cross-Border Payment Capabilities
FinXP and Buckzy Payments have formed a strategic partnership to enhance cross-border payment capabilities for internationally-active businesses. The collaboration combines FinXP's regulated European infrastructure with Buckzy's real-time international payment network and stablecoin technology. This integration aims to streamline European account management, SEPA payments, and global payment operations while reducing operational complexity for clients of both platforms.
Malta Finance
FM
Finance Malta
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Crypto Fraud, Cold Calls And “Recovery” Scams In Cyprus. Why Victims Must Act Fast
Cryptocurrency fraud victims in Cyprus are increasingly targeted by sophisticated "recovery" scams involving cold calls, remote access requests, and false promises to retrieve lost digital assets. Recent court cases demonstrate that while recovery is not guaranteed, victims who preserve evidence and act quickly may have realistic legal options through Cyprus courts, including freezing orders, disclosure relief, and asset preservation measures.
Cyprus Criminal
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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
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PLS Getting MiCAR
Payment Institutions offering crypto-related services face a complex new regulatory landscape under MiCAR, requiring separate authorisation beyond their existing licences. The framework introduces substantial compliance obligations spanning conduct rules, disclosure requirements, and capital adequacy standards, while imposing multi-layered costs that can reach tens of thousands of euros annually. Understanding whether the commercial benefits justify these regulatory burdens has become a critical strategic q
Malta Finance
MF
MK Fintech Partners
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MiCAR In Practice: Lessons From CASP Notifications And License Applications
MiCAR introduces two distinct pathways for entities seeking to offer crypto-asset services in the EU: a comprehensive CASP license for new entrants and a streamlined notification procedure for already-regulated financial institutions. While the notification route promises faster market access, practical experience reveals that Dutch regulators demand the same rigorous documentation standards regardless of which path an applicant chooses.
Netherlands Finance
LL
Loyens & Loeff
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Malta Leads Again: Analysing The MFSA’s Decentralised Finance Discussion Paper
Malta's financial regulator has published a groundbreaking discussion paper addressing decentralised finance regulation, proposing innovative frameworks including Software-based Organisations, Guardian Agents, and compliance-by-design mechanisms. The consultation explores how jurisdictions can regulate financial services when traditional intermediaries no longer exist, potentially positioning Malta as a global leader in DeFi governance.
Malta Finance
WP
WH Partners
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Episode 133: Global Financial Centres: Geopolitics, Digital Transformation, AI (Podcast)
FinanceMalta speaks with Jochen Biedermann, Managing Director of the World Alliance of International Financial Centres, exploring the evolving landscape of global financial centers. The discussion examines how geopolitical shifts, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence are reshaping international finance hubs and their strategic positioning in the modern economy.
Malta Finance
FM
Finance Malta
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