Summary
ESMA proposed MiCA amendments aimed at clearer rules, stronger investor protection, and broader supervisory powers, covering DeFi access, staking, crypto lending, and stricter asset classification. Key points include enhanced disclosure, stronger enforcement tools (such as blocking scam websites, f…
Key points
- For operators in the EU or targeting the EU market, this is an early signal of which assets and services future products may support.
- If non-compliant stablecoins face restrictions on custody and transfer, it will directly change asset listings and service design on EU platforms.
- Platforms operating in the EU must assess in advance whether wallet, custody, and transfer processes need adjustment; issuers must review reserve and compliance structures.
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