European Securities and Markets Authority

EU regulatory review criticizes Malta’s MiCA licensing process
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16 July, 2025

EU regulatory review criticizes Malta’s MiCA licensing process

According to news reports, concerns had been raised about the speed with which the MFSA was handing out licenses, and...
EU clarifies legality of shared order books
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30 June, 2025

EU clarifies legality of shared order books

A shared order book involving non-EU licensed exchanges would be a breach of MiCA rules, the European Securities and Markets...
Concerns arise as Coinbase, Gemini set for EU licenses
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19 June, 2025

Concerns arise as Coinbase, Gemini set for EU licenses

Gemini and Coinbase could soon become CASPs in the EU, joining others previously granted licenses, which has raised concerns among...
ESMA allows non-MiCA stablecoin custody, transfers
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10 March, 2025

ESMA allows non-MiCA stablecoin custody, transfers

Binance's move to delist non-MiCA compliant stablecoins raised questions on whether custody and transfers of stablecoins are restricted in the...
ESMA calls for feedback on ‘crypto’ staff competence guidelines
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21 February, 2025

ESMA calls for feedback on ‘crypto’ staff competence guidelines

The ESMA has launched a consultation on guidelines for assessing the knowledge and competence of crypto-asset service providers' staff.
ESMA sets deadline for firms to comply with MiCA
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22 January, 2025

ESMA sets deadline for firms to comply with MiCA

In a January 17 statement, ESMA urged crypto asset service providers (CASPs) to restrict or delist stablecoins that are not...
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