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EU Parliament Initiates Post-MiCA Regulatory Review; DeFi, Staking, Lending Face Stricter Scrutiny

Original sourceTheChainPostAdditional: CapWolf

Summary

As the transitional period of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) ends, the European Parliament published a digital assets report, requesting the European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) to reassess areas not yet covered by MiCA, including…

Key points

  • DeFi projects, staking service providers, and lending platforms can proactively gauge EU regulatory direction and adjust governance and operational models to mitigate future compliance risks.
  • Following the end of MiCA's transitional period, the EU explicitly identifies DeFi and related services as the next wave of regulatory targets, potentially rewriting industry rules significantly.
  • DeFi protocols, staking, and lending services operating within the EU must closely monitor subsequent assessment outcomes and prepare early for potential licensing or disclosure requirements.
  • This marks the first formal policy signal from EU regulators on areas like DeFi and staking after MiCA's full enforcement.

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