According to CoinDesk, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published the first in a series of final reports on rules under the European Union's landmark Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation. The report, which follows a consultation last year, includes proposals on information the regulator will require from firms for authorization under MiCA. It also outlines requirements for firms to establish intent to provide crypto services and intent to acquire crypto assets, as well as how service providers should address complaints.
The ESMA submitted the report to the European Commission, the executive arm of the 27-member bloc, to be adopted and says it 'will provide further advice and technical guidance in this area if requested.' ESMA's third consultation package seeks public comment on proposed rules covering the detection and reporting of suspected market abuse in crypto assets, guidelines on policies and procedures for crypto-asset transfer services, and other measures until June 25. The European Banking Authority (EBA) has been consulting alongside ESMA on measures under MiCA since the package's finalization in 2023. MiCA rules for stablecoins are set to take effect in July, and the entire package will be implemented by all member states in December. MiCA regulates crypto issuers and service providers that want to operate in the EU, and allows for a single license that lets firms offer services in all member states.
