European Union: Implemented Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) including authorisation requirements
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Implemented Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) including authorisation requirements
On 30 December 2024, the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) comes into force. The Regulation will apply to crypto-asset issuers and crypto-asset service providers. In particular, the issuers of crypto-assets will have to register with designated authorities in the Member State and obtain authorisation to operate in the European Union. Furthermore, the issuers of crypto-assets will have to provide information regarding their capital, technical features of the digital good, and their security protocols.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Operational license requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Implementation Level
supranational
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
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2020-09-24
under deliberation
2021-11-19
under deliberation
2022-03-17
under deliberation
2022-06-30
under deliberation
2022-10-05
under deliberation
2023-04-20
under deliberation
2023-05-16
adopted
2023-06-29
in grace period
2024-06-30
in force