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EY Law Austria has successfully advised Cryptonow GmbH, an Austrian subsidiary of the leading Swiss Cryptonow Group, in the licensing process as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider in Austria. The granting of the MiCAR license marks a milestone for Cryptonow in its legally compliant entry into the regulated EEA market. After completing the passporting procedure, Cryptonow will offer its services throughout the EEA. Austria was a natural choice for the Swiss subsidiary due to its geographical and linguistic proximity. Ultimately, however, the decisive factor was Vienna’s emergence as a European crypto hub, where Cryptonow aims to actively contribute.

EY Law advises Swiss crypto company Cryptonow on European MiCAR license

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EY Law Austria has successfully advised Cryptonow GmbH, an Austrian subsidiary of the leading Swiss Cryptonow Group, in the licensing procedure as a crypto-asset service provider in Austria. Since 2017, the Swiss Cryptonow Group has provided voucher cards for crypto assets, facilitating straightforward and secure access to digital currencies. The company strives to provide easy, […]

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Breakthrough in AI Legislation: The European Union Strikes a Historic Deal

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The highly-anticipated European ‘Artificial Intelligence Act’ was given its political approval by the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament on December 8, 2023, following an intensive series of negotiations. This Act is the first-ever worldwide legal framework specifically made for AI technologies. Though some technical aspects are still due for finalization in

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EY Law and Bitpanda intensify their cooperation and start Bitpanda’s MiCAR preparations

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EY Law Austria (Pelzmann Gall Größ Rechtsanwälte) advises the renowned crypto-FinTech and unicorn Bitpanda on key regulatory compliance matters. Together both are now further strengthening this successful cooperation in light of preparations for MiCAR (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation), the Europe-wide regulation of crypto services becoming applicable in 2024. Austria (Vienna) will remain as Bitpanda’s central MiCAR hub, next to Germany. The New Technology Desk, led by EY Law attorney Martin Hanzl, provides Bitpanda with comprehensive, strategic legal advice during these crucial growth phases and is now supporting the leading enterprise in meeting the strict regulatory requirements under MiCAR.

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EY Law Advises 21bitcoin on 2.1 Million Euro Funding Round

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Vienna, November 6, 2023. FIOR Digital GmbH, the company behind 21bitcoin, one of Europe’s leading Bitcoin-only platforms, is pleased to announce the completion of a successful funding round amounting to 2.1 million euros. As a new investor and future-oriented partner, the German Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Bayern Mitte eG is joining 21bitcoin. EY Law has provided comprehensive

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Make sure your brand is actually yours! Brand Protection – Dos and Don‘ts

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Why brand protection should play a significant role for start-ups by our legal experts from the EY Law New Tech Team  Martin Hanzl, Elisabeth Kutner and Alexander Glaser. Start-ups are dedicated to their business around the clock, in-vesting significant resources to develop their product, creating innovative branding, and building a name for themselves. The name

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Meet #BESUMMIT Dubai 2023 Speaker Martin Hanzl , Head of New Technologies at EY LAW ⚡️ Blockchain Economy Summit is the world's largest blockchain conference network bringing together the key players of crypto industry and experts to redefine the future of finance. The 8th edition of the Blockchain Economy Summit will take place during two days in Dubai on October 4-5, 2023

Blockchain Economy Dubai Summit 2023

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Meet Blockchain Economy Dubai Summit 2023 Speaker Martin Hanzl , Head of New Technologies at EY LAW in October 2023. Blockchain Conference in Dubai The event Blockchain Economy Dubai Summit is the world’s largest blockchain conference network bringing together the key players of crypto industry and experts to redefine the future of finance. The 8th edition of the Blockchain

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