Table 7.

Summary of qualitative findings

RegulationImpactNature of impactOpinion
Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA)MaterialPositivePromotes market integrity and investor protection
ESRB Crypto-assets and Decentralised FinanceNo ImpactPositiveIncreases awareness and prepares markets for regulatory changes
FSB Crypto-Asset Activity RegulationModeratePositiveEnhances global regulatory coordination and financial stability
Basel Paper on the Crypto MultiplierNo ImpactNegativeRaises concerns over market volatility and systemic risks
Basel Crypto Assets Policy MeasuresNo ImpactPositiveHelps navigating the regulatory landscape effectively
ESMA Distributed Ledger Technology Crypto-Asset ServicesModeratePositiveProvides clarity and standardisation across EU markets
EC New Crypto Tax Transparency RulesMaterialPositiveIncreases transparency and adds compliance leyers
Regulation (EU) (2023b) 2023/1113MaterialNegativeTransfers compliance costs to institutional investors
FSB Asia Group Discuss Vulnerabilities (5/17/2023)No ImpactPositiveEncourages proactive management of crypto-related risks
EBA/CP/2023/20No ImpactPositivePresents stable investment options
ESMA General Principles: Reporting of derivatives on crypto-assetsNo ImpactPositiveEnhances transparency in derivatives markets
EBA Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (ML/TF) Risk Factors GuidelinesNo ImpactNegativeFlags cryptocurrency investors as risky
EBA Supervisory Colleges under MiCA RegulationNo ImpactPositiveEnsures consistent supervisory practices across the EU
EBA Consultation on Implementation of SanctionsNo ImpactNegativeAdds compliance costs
FSB Letter to G20 Finance MinistersNo ImpactPositivePrevents collapse of cryptocurrency exchanges
Basel Central Bank Digital CurrencyNo ImpactPositiveShows central banks’ progress in adopting digital currencies
ESMA Risks from Unregulated ProductsModeratePositiveEliminates ambiguous market practices and reduces risks from unregulated products
EBA Guidelines on preventing the abuse of funds and certain crypto-assets transfersModerateNegativeRemains in contrast to the existing regulations
FSB Global Regulatory Framework for Crypto-Asset ActivitiesNo ImpactPositiveReduces risk of market manipulation and fraud
Crypto-assets: green light to new rules for tracing transfers in the EUMaterialPositiveMakes crypto-assets more attractive for risk-averse investors
Source(s): Author’s own work

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