Activity Tracker
The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.
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Licensing requirement in amendment of Data Centers Act of 2023 to Provide for the Regulation of Digital Asset Mining Businesses and Business Utilizing a Blockchain Network (SB 79)
Introduced Amendment of Data Centers Act of 2023 to Provide for the Regulation of Digital Asset Mining Businesses and Business Utilizing a Blockchain Network (SB 79) including licensing requirement
On 17 April 2024, an amendment of Data Centers Act of 2023 to Provide for the Regulation of Digital Asset Mining Businesses and Business Utilizing a Blockchain Network (SB 79) was introduced to the Arkansas State Legislature. The Bill requires digit…
ASIC Public Lawsuit regarding Digital Currency Assets of Blockchain Mining Companies
Announced ASIC Public Lawsuit regarding Digital Currency Assets of Blockchain Mining Companies
On 12 April 2024, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) announced the initiation of civil proceedings against blockchain mining companies NGS Crypto Pty Ltd, NGS Digital Pty Ltd, and NGS Group Ltd, along with their sole directo…
Bank of England and FCA guidance on Digital Securities Sandbox
Opened consultation on Bank of England and FCA draft guidance on Digital Securities Sandbox
On 3 April 2024, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Bank of England opened a public consultataion on the draft guidance on the Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS) until 29 May 2024. The DSS aims to amend UK regulations to facilitate the use …
Tax Agency guidelines on VAT treatment of NFTs
Adopted Swedish Tax Agency guidelines on VAT treatment of NFTs
On 28 March 2024, the Swedish Tax Agency (TA) issued a ruling clarifying the value-added tax (VAT) treatment of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) linked to digital works. The TA defined NFTs as unique blockchain records signifying ownership of specific ass…
Local operation requirement in Regulation on digital operational resilience for the financial sector (DORA)
Entry into force with grace period of Regulation on digital operational resilience for the financial sector (DORA) including local operation requirement
On 16 January 2023, the Regulation on digital operational resilience for the financial sector (DORA) enters into force with grace, twenty days after being published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The Regulation includes security requ…
Cybersecurity measures in Regulation on digital operational resilience for the financial sector (DORA)
Entry into force with grace period of Regulation on digital operational resilience for the financial sector (DORA) including cybersecurity measures
On 16 January 2023, the Regulation on digital operational resilience for the financial sector (DORA) enters into force with grace, twenty days after being published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The Regulation lays down uniform obli…