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Law · updated October 1, 2026

Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA)

What is MiCA?

MiCA is the EU regulation that sets a single licensing regime for crypto-asset service providers and rules for issuers of crypto-assets, including stablecoins (asset-referenced and e-money tokens). Its stablecoin titles apply from 30 June 2024 and the rest of the regulation from 30 December 2024.

Official site: eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/1114/oj

Latest Basis Desk coverage

  1. ESMA Proposes Sweeping MiCA Reforms to Target DeFi and Unregulated Stablecoins

    The EU's financial markets regulator has called for stricter rules on crypto influencers, a new regulated service category for DeFi access, and enhanced powers to block fraudulent websites.

  2. ESMA Releases Multilingual Guidelines on MiCA Reverse Solicitation

    The European regulator issued official guidance and member-state language translations covering reverse solicitation under the Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation.

  3. European Commission Launches Consultation to Review MiCA Framework

    The European Commission is seeking public and industry feedback to assess whether its landmark Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation remains fit for purpose amid rapid market evolution.

  4. ESMA Recommends Bringing DeFi Access, Staking, and Lending Under MiCA

    The EU market regulator advised the European Commission to target non-compliant stablecoins, third-country solicitation, and influencer promotions under an updated crypto framework.

  5. European Commission Launches Consultation to Review MiCA Framework

    The EU's executive arm is assessing whether its comprehensive crypto rulebook remains fit for purpose amid global regulatory shifts.

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