Europe’s digital asset space is at a very hopeful and exciting moment. France and Italy have been leading the charge on reintroducing Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Pilot Regime to the EU. Their plans come on the heels of similar initiatives by their regulatory bodies, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF)...
As for all that supposed change, let’s be honest—it’s been more of a whimper than a bang. The numbers don't lie. Only a couple dozen projects approved since April 2023. That’s hardly setting the world on fire. So, why the slow burn?Activity Limits Too Restrictive?The core issue? The Pilot Regime,...
The EU's DLT Pilot Regime. Sounds impressive, right? An exciting leap forward in the future of finance. Cost aside, let’s be honest, the adoption rate is… well, embarrassing. Two projects approved? That’s not even the number of times I’ve had to explain blockchain to my uncle at Thanksgiving dinner. The...
French and Italian regulators have joined forces to propose amendments to the Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Pilot Regime. Their aim is to make some of its provisions more competitive and effective. The latest round of changes seek to improve the framework and to spur innovation while fostering European financial markets.The...