One of the major challenges for early 2025 will be helping EU investors trade the main crypto-assets in compliance with MiCA’s (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulatory principles. Here, the key challenge is interfacing with a centralised exchange (CEX) or digital asset exchange platform managed by a company or other organisation.

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In recent years, many asset managers have launched sustainable investment products, or portfolios, aimed at investors who not only seek financial returns, but also wish to take environmental or social considerations into account.

CACEIS won the Best initiative in digital assets award for its new digital asset custody offer at the 9^th AM TECH DAY event dedicated to technology innovation. 

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With 750 expert staff across 14 countries, PERES is a European market leader, taking the No.1 spot in France and Luxembourg in terms of custody, and ranking among the top 5 groups in 6 other key European jurisdictions, with almost €630bn under depositary and over €300bn under administration. With a clientele of top tier investment companies across Europe, the UK and the US, PERES is Europe’s leading asset servicing provider for non-listed European funds.

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CACEIS is the first asset servicing group to obtain Digital Asset Service Provider (DSAP) status in France, and plans to extend its existing service offer with a fund unit tokenisation solution that opens up blockchain-based distribution possibilities. 

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Europe’s MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulation dated as of 31^st May 2023, came into force partially on 30^th June 2024 for the regulation of stablecoins (tokens indexed on a stable asset like a security or a coin) and will be fully applicable to all crypto assets as of 30^th December 2024. The creation of a harmonised EU framework for crypto-assets is a key milestone for the sector’s progress and keep Europe ahead in the appreciation of this emerging industry. 

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