The European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) adopted its negotiating position on new rules for crypto-assets by 31 votes to 4 with 23 abstentions on Monday 14 March.
The Directive aims to establish a uniform legal framework for crypto-assets in the EU, protect consumers and combat market manipulation and financial crime.
The compromise position adopted is ultimately less ambitious than the one that had been informally agreed beforehand. Originally scheduled...