Act 2024
Law No. 08/L-295 on Crypto-Assets (Ligji nr. 08/L-295 për kripto-asetet)
Issued by Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo (Banka Qendrore e Republikës së Kosovës)
Plain-English summary
Sets licensing, authorisation and supervision rules for crypto-asset operators (trading platforms, crypto ATMs, agents, token issuers), with the CBK as licensing authority after consulting the FIU (Art. 14). Art. 4(1) prohibits operating without a licence or authorisation, Art. 12 carries AML/CFT and travel-rule duties, and Art. 1(2) says it is partly aligned with MiCA. Adopted 31 October 2024, Official Gazette No. 21, 22 November 2024; takes effect 15 days after publication (Art. 35).
Who it applies to
Crypto / VDA
Topics
AML / CFT / Sanctions Market Integrity & Securities Payments & Fintech / Digital Assets
Obligations arising from this law or regulation
| Obligation | Timing | Regulator | Source | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crypto-asset operator licence or authorisation | Before offering services | CBK | official | |
Art. 4(1) prohibits issuing, trading, distributing or holding in custody crypto-assets, or providing related services, without a licence or authorisation. Art. 5 lists the licence categories (agents, trading platforms, crypto ATMs, token issuers) and Art. 6 the authorisations (token launches, advisory services); the CBK grants them under Art. 14 after consulting the FIU. |
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| No obligations match these filters. | ||||
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