Belgium: FSMA Regulation subjecting to restrictive conditions the marketing of virtual currencies to consumers
Progress
Current status
in force
17 May 2023 in force
05 Jan 2023 adopted
Scope
Implementers
Belgium
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
online advertising provider
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Implemented FSMA Regulation subjecting to restrictive conditions the marketing of virtual currencies to consumers
On 17 May 2023, the Regulation of the Belgium Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA), subjecting to restrictive conditions the marketing of virtual currencies to consumers, was implemented. The Regulation outlines transparency obligations f…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
Adopted Royal Decree approving the Regulation of the FSMA subjecting to restrictive conditions the marketing of virtual currencies to consumers
On 5 January 2023, the Regulation of the Belgium Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA), subjecting to restrictive conditions the marketing of virtual currencies to consumers, was adopted through Royal Decree. The Regulation aims to regulat…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government