Policy Work
We work with policymakers, academics and our member companies to develop a European regulatory framework to support and promote blockchain-based innovation.
Topics we are actively following include the proposed EU Regulation on Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA), the creation of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) such as a digital Euro, the proposed anti-money laundering review (AML VI), digital assets taxation, the EU Data Strategy, the forthcoming EU legislative proposal on artificial intelligence (AI), and emerging discussions on Decentralised Finance (DeFi) and self-sovereign identity (SSI).
Find out more about our latest position papers and thinking here.
Blockchain for Europe – Vision for 2026
Blockchain for Europe Vision for 2026 document presents a proposal for a comprehensive blueprint for a prosperous European digital economy, emphasizing the need to digitize the real economy, deepen ca...
General Data Protection Regulation [GDPR] – Status Report on the implications for Blockchain and Privacy
In December 2025, BC4EU published a new report looking at the GDPR and how this impacts blockchains, prepared by BC4EU members in collaboration with a member of our Advisory Council, Jörn Erbguth fro...
BC4EU Response to joint paper by AMF, CONSOB and FMA
This document is Blockchain for Europe's response to a joint paper by AMF, CONSOB, and FMA on adjustments to the EU’s MiCA supervisory framework, emphasizing the need for governance-driven reforms t...
BC4EU Status Report on the Markets in Crypto Assets [MiCA] Regulation
Before the end of the first year of application of the MiCA rules, which entered into force in January 2025, the members of Blockchain for Europe have taken stock of the new framework, highlighting wh...
Joint Associations Call to Action on Stablecoins under MiCA
Blockchain for Europe, together with other fintech industry associations, signs a letter calling the Commission for action on stablecoins under MiCA...
BC4EU Letter to ESMA on Classification of Perpetual Contracts
On 8 September 2025, we sent a letter to ESMA ahead of the meeting of their Investor Protection Standing Committee, which is discussing the regulatory treatment of perpetual contracts in crypto-asset...
BC4EU Response to EDPB Consultation on GDPR and Blockchains
In June 2025, we responded to the EDBP Consultation on the GDPR and how this can be applied to public blockchains....
BC4EU Response to Call for Evidence on “Savings and Investments Union to foster market integration and Efficient supervision.”
In June 2025, we responded to the European Commission's Call for Evidence on “Savings and Investments Union to foster market integration and Efficient supervision.”...
BC4EU Response to EBA Consultation on proposed RTS for AMLA Mandate
In June 2025, we responded to the EBA Call for Evidence on RTS for the new AMLA mandate...
BC4EU Response to EC consultation on integration of EU capital markets
In June 2025, we responded to the European Commission's call for evidence on the SIU Strategy...
BC4EU Policy Paper – MiCA
We are delighted to present the second publication in our BC4EU Policy Papers series — this time diving into one of the most pivotal developments in the European digital economy: the Markets in Cryp...
BC4EU Response to FSB Consultation – March 2025
In March 2025, we responded to the FSB Consultation providing feedback on the Impact of jurisdictional regulatory frameworks on decisions of crypto-asset issuers and service providers (including stabl...
BC4EU Policy Paper – Privacy
We are excited to kick off our new series of BC4EU Policy Papers with this first publication that focuses on #privacy! The aim of this series of educational papers is to raise awareness and help devel...
Joint industry letter on the application of PSD2 provisions to EMT transactions – July 2024
On 19 July 2024, BC4EU co-signed together with other associations a joint-industry letter requesting the European Commission to consider the distinctions between different transfers of EMTs and provid...
BC4EU Letter to ESMA on order routing limitations for broker-dealer business models
On 12 July 2024, BC4EU sent a letter to ESMA urging it to reconsider its intention to issue an opinion suggesting potential limitations to order routing, which would potentially limit the possibility...
ESMA’s consultation on certain requirements in MiCA on detection and prevention of market abuse, investor protection and operational resilience
On 26 June, BC4EU submitted its response to ESMA's consultation on on certain requirements in the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) on detection and prevention of market abuse, investor prote...
BC4EU Response to ESMA’s Consultation on the Classification of Crypto-Assets as Financial Instruments
On 26 April, BC4EU Responded to the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA)'s consultation on the classification of crypto-assets as financial instruments under MiCA...
BC4EU Response to ESMA’s Consultation on Reverse Solicitation
On 26 April, BC4EU submitted its response to the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA)'s consultation on guidelines under Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) on reverse solicitation....
Joint Industry Letter on Application of PSD provisions to EMTs as defined under the MiCA Regulation
Together with other associations, we published a joint letter to urge the European Commission to clarify the application of the Payment Services Directive1 (PSD), to electronic money tokens (EMT) and...
MiCA Level 2 – BC4EU Response to ESMA Consultation on sustainability indicators for crypto-assets
On 14 December 2023, BC4EU submitted its response to ESMA's consultation on its draft RTS for MiCA's sustainability indicators for crypto-assets. Our association's members focused on stressing the nee...
BC4EU Response to IOSCO Consultation on DeFi
On 19 October 2023, BC4EU responded to IOSCO's Consultation on Decentralised Finance highlighting how the lack of a common understanding globally about DeFi and clear definitions means the Recommendat...
BC4EU high level response to the ACPR Consultation on DeFi
On 2 June 2023, Blockchain for Europe submitted its response to the ACPR Consultation on DeFi, welcoming the substantive research of the paper and suggesting some high-level comments to build a constr...
BC4EU Position Paper on AML Regulation
BC4EU welcomes the swift progress made by EU institutions in developing the new AML framework. However, this paper presents specific recommendations to support the development of a coherent, transpare...
Joint industry letter on Data Act
BC4EU signed a joint-industry letter on the Data Act urging EU policymakers to change the definition used of 'Smart Contracts' and avoid unintended consequences for the smart contracts deployed on pub...
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