The European Banking Authority (EBA), a regulatory agency of the European Union, has published its assessment into the application of EU law to crypto assets. The agency, which is headquartered in London, recommends that the European Commission tables a response to the risks regulators associate with the field such as money laundering.
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It determines that the current relatively low level of such activity in the EU does not create a risk for financial stability. However, the agency also found that activities involving crypto assets typically fall outside the scope of EU banking, payments and electronic money regulation. It believes this raises risks for consumers that are not addressed at EU level.
The report further details that, as a result of the development of national level responses, regulatory differences between European countries are starting to emerge. It fears these present risks to the level playing field the union is supposed to maintain between its members. The banking agency also sees a need for a review of EU anti-money laundering legislation.
The agency’s Executive Director, Adam Farkas, commented: “The EBA’s warnings to consumers and institutions on virtual currencies remain valid. The EBA calls on the European Commission to assess whether regulatory action is needed to achieve a common EU approach to crypto assets. The EBA continues to monitor market developments from a prudential and consumer perspective.”
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