#ESMA

Highlights: EU regulators warn that fraudsters are exploiting MiCA licensing changes to impersonate exchanges and steal cryptocurrency. More than 1,700 unlicensed crypto firms may leave the EU, forcing customers to choose new providers. Authorities urge users to verify websites, avoid […]

Highlights: The MiCA register now lists 294 authorized CASPs after ESMA added 14 providers. Ripple Payments Europe and five banks appear among the latest entries. The EMT register holds 21 issuers, while the ART list remains empty. The European Securities […]

Highlights: The ESMA has initiated a project to jointly review crypto custodians in the EU to assess their cybersecurity and operational resilience. National regulators will study governance issues, major storage controls, transaction controls, smart contracts and cyber response plans. The […]

Highlights: Italy warns crypto firms to follow MiCA rules before the end of 2025. Authorities said firms must get licenses or stop operations and return all customer funds. Investors should check crypto platforms’ registration to protect their funds and tokens. […]

Highlights: European Commission may grant ESMA greater authority over EU crypto firms. ESMA’s new oversight could cause uncertainty for companies already following MiCA rules. The draft still requires approval from the EU Parliament and member states. The European Commission plans […]

Highlights: Centralized crypto oversight will help ESMA ensure equal supervision and protect the euro from foreign stablecoin risks. The Bank of France pushes for stronger EU supervision to close market gaps and secure investor confidence. Villeroy de Galhau calls for […]

Highlights: ESMA warns that future sharp declines in crypto prices could impact financial stability. Over 95% of EU banks don’t engage with crypto, but retail participation is growing. Cazenave calls for closer monitoring of crypto’s growing connections with traditional markets. […]

Highlights: ESMA proposes new guidelines for crypto service providers under MiCA. Advisors need formal education, supervised experience, and annual competency reviews. Firms must document compliance and conduct internal reviews to meet regulatory standards. The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) […]

Highlights: The EU’s new MiCA regulation targets the elimination of MEV to ensure fair cryptocurrency trading. MultiversX stands out by preventing transaction reordering and aligning with EU standards for market fairness. ESMA’s draft standards call for detailed reporting on MEV, […]