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Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA)

EU

Effective: 2024-12-30

Comprehensive crypto-asset regulation

licensing disclosure stablecoin

Summary

The EU's comprehensive regulatory framework for crypto-assets, covering CASPs, stablecoins (ARTs/EMTs), and market abuse. Requires authorization, capital requirements, and white paper disclosures. Enables EU-wide passporting. 9 CASP service classes with capital from EUR 50K-150K. ART issuers require EUR 350K. Significant ART/EMT issuers face EBA direct supervision. Transition periods vary by member state (France 6 months, Germany 12 months, max 18 months by July 2026).

Key Requirements

  • CASP authorization via national competent authority
  • White paper publication for token issuances
  • Capital requirements (EUR 50K-150K by service class)
  • Governance arrangements and fit-and-proper tests
  • Asset segregation and complaint handling
  • Conflict of interest policies
  • Environmental disclosures
  • EU-wide passporting via notification
  • Market abuse rules for listed crypto-assets
  • The EU's comprehensive regulatory framework for crypto-assets, covering CASPs, stablecoins (ARTs/EMTs), and market abuse. Requires authorization, capi

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