Article 9 Publication of the crypto-asset white paper and of the marketing communications

This article sets out the publication requirements for crypto-asset white papers and marketing communications, acting as the practical companion to Article 8, which covers the notification process.

Once the notification obligation under Article 8 is fulfilled, this article governs when and how those documents must be made available to the public.

In essence, it requires offerors and persons seeking admission to trading to publish their white papers on a publicly accessible website before the offer or trading begins, and to keep them there for as long as the crypto-assets are held by the public.

It also locks in a consistency requirement, ensuring that what is published matches exactly what was notified to the competent authority.

Important points:

• Publish your crypto-asset white paper and any marketing communications on a publicly accessible website before the start of the offer or admission to trading.
• These documents must remain on the website for as long as the crypto-assets are held by the public.
• The published versions must be identical to those notified to the competent authority under Article 8, or as modified under Article 12.