EU watchdog wants insurers’ crypto holdings to be 100% covered, citing volatility

EIOPA recommends that insurance firms maintain capital equal to their crypto holdings, emphasizing the necessity for a stringent standard due to the high volatility of these assets.

Circle has raised concerns about the proposal, arguing it fails to account for stablecoins’ lower risks. If approved, this rule could significantly impact insurers, especially in Luxembourg and Sweden.

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