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Navigating New Reporting Standards: CySEC’s Guidance for Cyprus Investment Firms

by News Editor

April 8, 2025

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has released an essential update aimed at all Cyprus Investment Firms (CIFs) on how to report cross-border investment activities within the European Economic Area (EEA) for the coming year.

This change, built on Circular C694 under section 25(1)(c)(ii) and (iii) of the CySEC Law, aligns with broader European initiatives spearheaded by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). Prime focus is on CIFs extending their services beyond national borders to countries like Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein.

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Key Reporting Requirements

CIFs must complete an online questionnaire for activities between January 1 and December 31, 2024, particularly if more than 50 retail clients are involved. Services under the “freedom to provide services” must be reported, excluding those provided through local branches.

Reporting of inactive clients is not needed unless they still generate revenue despite inactivity. Each host member state with significant client activity requires a separate submission, excluding Cyprus as a home state from this requirement.

The deadline for these submissions is May 26, 2025, with an email and password necessary to access the reporting platform. Important: Preserve submission confirmations as evidence of compliance.

Consequences Of Non-Compliance

CySEC warns that failing to adhere to these guidelines could result in administrative penalties. There will be no reminders for missing submissions—CIFs must ensure their reporting is on time and accurate.

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SEC Drops Lawsuit Against Gemini: A Major Turning Point In Crypto Regulation

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

January 26, 2026

SEC Dismisses Legal Action Against Gemini

The Securities and Exchange Commission has formally withdrawn its lawsuit against Gemini, the prominent crypto exchange founded by twins Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. The move follows a joint court filing in which both the regulator and Gemini sought dismissal of the case that centered on the collapse of the Gemini Earn investment product, a debacle that left investors without access to their funds for 18 months.

Settlement And Regulatory Reassessment

In a significant development, a 2024 settlement between New York and Gemini ensured that investors recovered one hundred percent of their crypto assets loaned through the Gemini Earn program. The legal reprieve comes on the heels of actions initiated by New York Attorney General Letitia James, who accused Gemini of defrauding investors.

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Political Backdrop And Industry Implications

This dismissal reinforces a broader trend of regulatory leniency toward the crypto sector noted during the Trump administration, which saw the SEC dismiss, pause, or reduce penalties in more than 60 percent of its pending crypto lawsuits. Meanwhile, Gemini’s recent public offering filing underscores its ambitions to solidify its status as a major player in the evolving digital asset market.