EU watchdog to set punitive capital rules for insurers holding crypto

EU watchdog to set punitive capital rules for insurers holding crypto

Higher requirements designed to discourage sector from holding digital assets

MiCA Delegated Regulations and Implementing Regulation published in OJ

On 31 March 2025, the following Delegated Regulations supplementing the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) were published in the Official Journal of the EU (OJ): Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/300 of 10 October 2024 supplementing MiCA with regard to regulatory technical standards (RTS) on information to be exchanged between competent authorities. Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/305 of 31 October 2024 supplementing M…

New Capital Rules for Insurers with Cripto Parent Etarde! The European regulator has launched a bold proposal for new capital rules that seek to transform the way insurers manage their investments in cryptoactives.With a focus on cryptocurrencies, these regulations aim to foster greater financial stability and mitigate the potential risks associated with the volatile crypto market.Innovative Proposal of the European Regulator The European regula…

Eiopa completed its consultation on capital requirements for digital assets held by insurers.

EIOPA Proposes 100% Capital Reserve for Crypto Holdings - Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies Tabloid

EIOPA proposes insurers back crypto holdings with equal capital reserves, impacting the industry. The post EIOPA Proposes 100% Capital Reserve for Crypto Holdings appeared first on Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies Tabloid.

EU Regulator Pushes for New Capital Rules for European Insurers Holding Crypto Assets - The Daily Hodl

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA), which oversees the insurance and occupational pensions sectors in the EU, recommends imposing stricter capital requirements for insurers with crypto holdings.  In a statement, the regulator says it advised the European Commission to introduce a 100% capital requirement for digital assets held by insurance companies. The proposed rule will apply regardless of how insurance firms …