ESMA calls for changes to make MiCA clearer, safer and ready for emerging services
Why this matters
This is a formal ESMA policy statement proposing substantive amendments to MiCA covering investor protection (marketing rules, cost transparency, staking/lending disclosure), supervisory powers (fraud detection, third-country enforcement, stablecoin compliance), DeFi classification, and tokenised securities frameworks. While not yet binding rules, these recommendations carry significant regulatory weight and will likely inform future legislative action. The content directly impacts crypto exchanges, fintech providers, and regulated crypto firms operating in the EU, with implications for investor protection and cross-border compliance.
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What the ESMA said
ESMA calls for changes to make MiCA clearer, safer and ready for emerging services 30 September 2026 Digital Finance and Innovation Investor protection The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has responded to the European Commission’s public…
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Context
European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) — EU securities markets authority. We track 102 updates from them.
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This update is classified under Consumer Protection / Conduct, AML / Financial Crime, Authorisation & Licensing and Crypto & Digital Assets.