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.
32 events advancing 29 policy or regulatory changes:
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ESMA Guidelines on Classification of Crypto-Assets under Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA)
Closed Consultation on Guidelines for Classification of Crypto-Assets
On 29 April 2024, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) closed the consultations on guidelines under the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA). The consultation was aimed at establishing clear conditions and criteria for the qual…
ESMA Guidelines on Reverse Solicitation and Classification of Crypto-Assets under Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA)
Closed Consultation on Guidelines for Reverse Solicitation and Classification of Crypto-Assets
On 29 April 2024, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) closed the consultation on guidelines under the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA). The consultation was aimed at seeking input on the conditions of application of the re…
Home Office circular detailing powers related to crypto asset confiscation in the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (circular 004/2024 )
Adopted Home Office circular detailing powers related to crypto asset confiscation in the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (circular 004/2024 )
On 26 April 2024, the UK Home Office adopted an outline detailing new powers related to crypto asset confiscation in the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act. The outline provides guidance on the implementation of new powers related to cryp…
Home Office circular detailing powers for the civil forfeiture of crypto assets in the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (circular 005/2024)
Adopted Home Office circular detailing powers for the civil forfeiture of crypto assets in the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (circular 005/2024)
On 26 April 2024, the UK Home Office adopted a circular detailing powers for the civil forfeiture of crypto assets in the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (POCA). The outline details powers for the forfeiture of crypto assets, focusing …
FTC public lawsuit against Doxo over alleged deceptive practices
Announced FTC public lawsuit against Doxo over alleged deceptive practices
On 25 April 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) of the United States of America announced a public lawsuit against digital payment provider Doxo, including its CEO and Vice President. The lawsuit charges Doxo with using misleading search advert…
Regulation on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing
Passed Regulation on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing by European Parliament
On 24 April 2024, the European Parliament passed the regulation on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing. The regulation expands the list of obliged entities to include all cryp…
Personal Data Protection Commission Investigation into Payroll2U for failing to protect clients' personal data
Issued ruling Personal Data Protection Commission Investigation into Payroll2U for failing to protect clients' personal data
On 22 April 2024, the Singapore Personal Data Protection Commission ruled in an investigation against the payroll service provider Payroll2U. Personal information of the company's clients, such as bank account numbers, salary information, addresses,…
Philippines SEC Order regarding Binance App from Google and Apple Stores
Issued Philippines SEC Requests to Remove Binance App from Google and Apple app stores
On 19 April 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the Philippines took action against the cryptocurrency exchange Binance by formally requesting Google and Apple to remove Binance's applications from their app stores in the Philippin…
SEC Coordinated Action to Block Unauthorised Access to Digital Asset Service Providers' Platforms
Issued ruling in SEC Coordinated Action to Block Unauthorised Access to Digital Asset Service Providers' Platforms
On 19 April 2024, the Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society and other relevant agencies, implemented an order to block access to unauthorised digital asset service platforms.…
Regulation on a Framework for Financial Data Access
Passed by EU Parliament Committee regulation for a framework for financial data access
On 18 April 2024, the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament voted to adopt a proposal for a regulation that aims to establish a framework for financial data access while amending existing regulations as part of the re…