Bitcoin and Ether Are Not Securities, Says Belgium’s Financial Regulatory Agency FSMA

Bitcoin and Ether Are Not Securities, Says Belgium’s Financial Regulatory Agency FSMA

ByNews Polite

Belgium’s financial regulator, the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA), has clarified its position on the status of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether, stating that crypto assets without an issuer are issued solely by computer code, do not constitute securities. The Belgian government’s position is that cryptocurrencies are more similar…

Crypto Players Need to Register With Belgium’s Finance Regulator to Set Shop in Nation

Crypto Players Need to Register With Belgium’s Finance Regulator to Set Shop in Nation

ByNews Polite

Belgium, like many other countries, is working to regulate the crypto sector thriving within its premises. In a fresh announcement, the Belgium government has made it compulsory for all virtual asset players to identify themselves. The order comes from Belgium’s Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA), aiming to ensure that…