EU Embraces Fireblocks' Cyber Resilience Tools Amidst Enhanced Crypto Regulations
by aria-crypto.com
March 6, 2025 at 09:06
EU Embraces Fireblocks' Cyber Resilience Tools Amidst Enhanced Crypto Regulations
Crypto custody firm Fireblocks has introduced a new cyber security solution aimed at aiding companies in adhering to the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) recently implemented across the European Union. The act, which became effective in January 2025, sets stringent resilience requirements for firms within the EU, not differentiating between large financial institutions and smaller fintech or crypto firms. Given the increasing susceptibility of crypto firms to cyber attacks, the necessity for robust cyber defense mechanisms is more pronounced, a need underscored by recent malicious attacks on major crypto platforms like Bybit.
Fireblocks' Cyber and Operational Resilience (COR) package offers features including legal addendums, periodic reports, and annual pooled security audits to help firms meet compliance challenges. This initiative by Fireblocks is timely as both the crypto industry and regulatory frameworks like DORA and MiCA evolve, stressing the importance of cyber resilience for sustainable growth in the crypto market within the EU's regulatory environment. Furthermore, the implementation of MiCA provides a comprehensive regulatory framework that underscores the EU's commitment to fostering a secure and transparent crypto market, setting a precedent that could influence global crypto regulations.
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