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ESMA Consultation on Assessing Knowledge and Competence under MiCA and its Relevance for ECSPR

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (“ESMA”) has published its Consultation Paper on Guidelines for assessing knowledge and competence under the Markets in Crypto-assets Regulation (“MiCA”), as mandated by Article 81(15). The consultation, released on 17 February 2025, proposes new guidelines ensuring that all crypto-asset service providers (“CASPs”), including those providing information rather than direct […]

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Unlock Funding for Your Intellectual Property: The SME Fund 2025 is Now Open!

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EUROCROWD is thrilled to announce that the 2025 SME Fund is now available! As part of our membership in the IdeasPoweredforBusiness Network, EUROCROWD is committed to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in accessing funding opportunities that strengthen their competitiveness and innovation. What is the SME Fund? The Ideas Powered for Business SME Fund is

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First offical EU Crowdfunding Market Overview by ESMA

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released its first annual market report on the EU crowdfunding sector, based on data provided by National Competent Authorities (NCAs) under the European Crowdfunding Service Providers Regulation (ECSPR) on 8 January 2025. This inaugural report analyzes a sample of 98 crowdfunding service providers from 17 EU Member

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How ECSPR-Licensed Crowdfunding Platforms Address Intellectual Property

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Not all crowdfunding platforms have the expertise or resources to deeply engage with intellectual property (IP) issues, even under the European Crowdfunding Service Providers Regulation (ECSPR). While the regulation sets standards for transparency and investor protection, the practical implementation of IP-related safeguards remains inconsistent. Startups in innovative or technology-driven sectors, where IP is a significant

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Strengthening EU Capital Markets: 7th Key Performance Indicators, November 2024

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Published on 19 November 2024, the seventh edition of AFME’s annual Capital Markets Union: Key Performance Indicators report arrived when the EU articulated its agenda for the next five years. A need to urgently amplify efforts to grow EU capital markets to boost the competitiveness of the EU economy has already been well presented during 2024, not least

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An overview of tools and funding opportunitites for IP protection

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The European Union (EU) provides various tools and funding opportunities to support startups and SMEs in protecting their intellectual property (IP). Here’s an overview: EUIPO – Ideas Powered for Business: European Patent Office (EPO): European IP Helpdesk: Eurostars: Enterprise Europe Network (EEN): Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs: European Innovation Council (EIC): EU Customs Enforcement of IP

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Unlock Your SME’s Potential with the EUIPO IP Scan

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Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often overlook the importance of Intellectual Property (IP) in their growth strategies. However, protecting your innovations, branding, and creative outputs can be crucial to standing out in competitive markets. The EUIPO IP Scan is a valuable resource specifically designed to help European SMEs identify, protect, and manage their IP assets

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Crowdfunding Service Providers in the Context of Non-Bank Financial Intermediation

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The European Crowdfunding Service Provider Regulation (ECSPR) establishes a tailored framework for Crowdfunding Service Providers (CSPs), distinguishing them from traditional financial institutions and Non-Bank Financial Intermediaries (NBFIs). This distinction is crucial in understanding CSPs’ role within the financial ecosystem; CSPs are regulated by a bespoke European Law. The Position of CSPs under the ECSPR The

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Market Performance: A Data-Driven Analysis of ECSPR Investment Trends

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In 2023, the European Crowdfunding Service Providers Regulation (ECSPR) market achieved a total investment exceeding €1.1 billion, reflecting a diverse and evolving financial landscape across various sectors and countries. The distribution of transactions reveals a trend toward smaller-scale investments, with a frequency peak in lower-value transactions. This suggests that while a broad range of investment

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Compliance with DORA

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The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), a cornerstone of the European Commission’s Digital Finance Package, aims to bolster the financial sector’s resilience against ICT-related risks. Recognizing the critical role of digital infrastructure in the financial ecosystem, DORA sets out comprehensive requirements for managing ICT risks, reporting incidents, and ensuring continuous operational resilience. For European Crowdfunding

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