Information technology

The future of voluntary CSAM detection in the EU – a primer

As we speak, debates are raging in the European Union on a new legal framework for the detection and prevention of child sexual abuse materials (CSAM). These debates are particularly intense with respect to certain online communication services.

MiCAR

After a compromise on MiCAR was reached last June, the legal linguistic review and the translations of the text in all of the official languages of the EU proved to be quite a burdensome process.

Peer Review Report on the authorisation of Payment Institutions (PIs) and Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs) by the national authorities / financial regulators

Today the EBA published a Peer Review Report on the authorisation of Payment Institutions (PIs) and Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs) by the national authorities / financial regulators.

European Commission | Timelex

In this blog, we look at what has changed from the European Commission’s initial proposal on information accompanying transfers of funds and certain crypto-assets during the legislative course.

Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation in the home stretch

After reaching an agreement on the so-called Crypto Travel Rule, an agreement was now also reached on the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation or MiCAR.

Outsourcing your Justice Coordination Cell

In this blogpost, we discuss two important and mandatory positions regarding the Justice Coordination Cell that may be outsourced.

Timelex

The draft Regulation on information accompanying transfers of funds and certain crypto-assets and the ECB’s opinion

Belgian Justice Coordination Cell

How does the Belgian data retention obligation affect foreign electronic communications network operators or providers of electronic communications services?

Bitcoin

The President of El Salvador adopted Bitcoin as legal tender. Citizens may now pay anywhere using Bitcoin, businesses will be obliged to accept Bitcoin, and even taxes may be paid in Bitcoin.