Financial Licences
July 15, 2024
2024 EU MiCA Regulation In-Depth Analysis: Compliance and Innovation Coexist
The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) is a key component of the European Commission's digital finance strategy. This regulation will take effect on June 30, 2024, for issuers of electronic money tokens, and on December 30, 2024, for crypto-asset service providers (CASPs). This means that these cryptocurrency service providers will need to comply with new regulatory requirements. MiCA covers many crypto-assets that were previously outside the scope of EU financial services legislation, categorizing them into asset-referenced tokens (ARTs), electronic money tokens (EMTs), and other crypto-assets. This classification will determine how these assets are regulated, ensuring that investors receive appropriate protection. In this article, Eurotrust will provide a detailed analysis of the main aspects of MiCA and its impact on the industry. We will discuss licensing requirements, preparation work, DORA and digital finance, EBA technical standards and guidelines, and MiCA's impact on the entire cryptocurrency industry.
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