**Google News: Investing in Europe: New EU regulations take effect, affecting crypto and tech companies**
**New EU regulations have taken effect, impacting crypto and tech companies operating within the European Union.**
**The regulations, known as the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) and the Digital Services Act (DSA), aim to strengthen consumer protection, increase transparency, and promote fair competition in the digital economy.**
**MiCA introduces a comprehensive framework for regulating crypto assets, including stablecoins, and will require crypto companies to obtain a license to operate within the EU.**
**The DSA, on the other hand, focuses on regulating online platforms and intermediaries, and includes measures to address illegal content, hate speech, and the spread of disinformation.**
**The new regulations are expected to have a significant impact on the crypto and tech industries in Europe, and companies are currently working to comply with the new requirements.**
**Here’s a closer look at the key provisions of each regulation:**
**Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA)**
* **Establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for crypto assets, including stablecoins.**
* **Requires crypto companies to obtain a license to operate within the EU.**
* **Sets out rules on consumer protection, market integrity, and anti-money laundering.**
**Digital Services Act (DSA)**
* **Focuses on regulating online platforms and intermediaries.**
* **Includes measures to address illegal content, hate speech, and the spread of disinformation.**
* **Imposes transparency and accountability requirements on online platforms.**
**The new regulations are a significant step forward in the EU’s efforts to regulate the digital economy and protect consumers.**
**Companies operating in these sectors will need to carefully review the new requirements and take steps to comply.**
**The full text of the MiCA and DSA regulations can be found on the European Commission’s website.**
**For more information on the new regulations, please visit the following links:**
* [Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA)](https://ec.europa.eu/finance/docs/law/2020/2020-09-24/20200924_mica_proposal_en.pdf)
* [Digital Services Act (DSA)](https://ec.europa.eu/digital-single-market/en/digital-services-act-package)
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