Funds
EU Legal Framework on Crowdfunding
The article describes the EU Legal Framework on Crowdfunding as an activity subject to specific rules which are currently being reformed by the European Commission
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Crypto
Book-Entry Forms, Book-Keeping and Record-Keeping Requirements
This article explains the way entities that provide crypto-asset storage and transaction services are subject to requirements for accounting, custody, and recordation of ownership and related rights.
Funds
The Prospectus Directive and Regulation in the EU
This article contains the information on the Prospectus Directive and Regulation in the EU, which are important regulatory instruments designed to ensure investor protecting.
Crypto
The Markets in Financial Instruments Directive Framework
The present article explores some of the EU legal instruments that become relevant when crypto-assets qualify as financial instruments, exposing related enforcement issues in the context to blockchain-based financial applications.
Crypto
Crypto-assets: A Taxonomy
Key to the definition of the appropriate legal treatment of blockchain-based tokens is identifying the legal categories to which tokens can be assigned based on their specific functions. In this article we will review three main categories: Payment tokens, Investment tokens, Usage tokens.
Crypto
Crypto-assets in the EU: Definition, Use Cases and Legal Issues
This article contains Definition, Use Cases and Legal Issues of "crypto assets" capturing the wide variety of virtual currencies, virtual assets, and digital tokens that can be supported by the blockchain.
Crypto
Introduction to Blockchain Technology
Blockchain technology, with its basic propositions of transparency and cryptographically secured systems for enforcing rights, has generated hype in many fields, from commerce to copyright protection.
Funds
Private Placement Rules for Non-Fund Investments Available
Private placement rules for investments falls under one of the exemptions specified in Article 12(2) of the Estonian Securities Market Act
Funds
Consequences of Non-Compliance with Placement Regimes for Fund Interests
Consequences of Non-Compliance with Placement Regimes for Fund Interests can include different kind of claims from existing and prospective investors, monetary fines and sanctions from authorities, criminal liability.
Funds
Forms of Possible Placement Options for Fund Interests Outside Fund Regulations
Forms of Possible Placement Options for Fund Interests Outside Fund Regulations. Public offering for Funds promoting subscription for its investment shares (units) outside the Estonian territory.
Funds
Estonia: Summary of Private Placement Provisions for Fund Interests
Summary of Private Placement Provisions for Fund Interests in Estonia. AIFMD, Public Offer and Private Placement as specified in the Estonian Securities Market Act.
Crypto
Why Cryptocurrencies are so Popular in Estonia
The article contains the information on why cryptocurrencies are so popular in Estonia, 8 important features of business environment. Estonia's tolerance and love for ICOs. Economic and legal framework for fintech companies. Tax Policy and Operational costs of fintech company in Estonia.