The European Banking Authority has issued specific guidelines for cryptocurrency service providers

ChainCatcher news, the European Banking Authority (EBA) is the European regulatory body responsible for addressing vulnerabilities in the European banking sector. It has published two sets of guidelines, which include specific guidelines for Payment Service Providers (PSP) and Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASP). The guidelines will take effect on December 30, 2025.

The EBA specifically outlines the measures that PSPs and CASPs must take to comply with EU and national sanctions regimes when transferring funds or cryptocurrencies. According to the EBA, these guidelines ensure the implementation of EU and national sanctions.

The EBA stated: "This guideline clarifies how the sanctions policy and procedures interact with the broader governance and risk management framework of financial institutions to avoid operational and legal risks for financial institutions and ensure the effective implementation of sanctions."