Belgium seeks to reboot the EU blockchain infrastructure project

Belgium plans to accelerate the development of a European blockchain infrastructure during its presidency of the EU Council in early 2024, according to the goveernm. The proposal aims to facilitate the secure storage of official documents like driving licenses and property titles. The ...

Belgian financial regulator orders Binance to cease all virtual currency services

The Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) has ordered major cryptocurrency exchange Binance to stop offering crypto exchange and custody wallet services. In a June 23 notice, the FSMA said that by Binance offering crypto-related services “from countries that are not ...

Belgian Financial Regulator to Regulate Cryptocurrency Advertising from May 17

Starting from May 17th, the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) of Belgium will oversee the advertisement of cryptocurrencies. In line with this development, the FSMA has also conducted a comprehensive survey amongst investors on their involvement with crypto assets. This digital c ...