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Interoperability Through Token Bridges – Are Wrapped Tokens Crypto Assets under MiCAR?
How are wrapped tokens and token bridges regulated under MiCAR? What obligations apply to providers and issuers and are there possibilities to realize a token bridge outside the scope of MiCAR?
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Lending Business and Subordinated Loans – What to Consider When Issuing Subordinated Loans on a Regular Basis
Subordinated loans granted by companies to other companies do not generally fall under the definition of lending business. However, there are exceptions to this rule. What are these?
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Public Warnings by BaFin – How Affected Companies Can React
If BaFin publishes public warnings about companies, this can have a negative impact on the companies. How can affected companies defend themselves in such cases?
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The BaFin License According to MiCAR – Which Application Variants Are Available for Crypto Asset Service Providers?
MiCAR will set different requirements for crypto asset service providers when applying for a license. Companies that are already supervised will benefit from simplified procedures.
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BaFin License in NFT Business – Which Activities are Regulated in Times of MiCAR?
NFTs are excluded from the scope of MiCAR, which is why NFT-based business models are generally not covered by the regulation. However, there remain borderline cases in which crypto service providers are nevertheless subject to regulatory obligations.