Gibraltar rolls out new virtual asset regulation to combat market abuse

Gibraltar rolls out new virtual asset regulation to combat market abuse

The document will require crypto companies to seek and prevent insider trading and market manipulation. The British overseas territory of Gibraltar introduced a new regulatory package for distributed ledger technology (DLT) service providers. The document elaborates on the responsibilities of crypto businesses in regards to threats of market manipulation and insider trading. On April 27, the government of Gibraltar published the 10th Regulatory Principle of the country's financial services regulation. The details are revealed in a Guidance Note, provided by the Gibraltar Financial Services....


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