EBA Guidance comprises directives and recommendations issued by the European Banking Authority to promote a consistent regulatory and supervisory approach across the European Union’s banking sector. This guidance helps financial institutions comply with European laws, ensuring market stability and consumer protection. It addresses various aspects of financial operations, including risk management, capital requirements, and anti-money laundering measures. Adherence to this guidance is mandatory for financial entities operating within the EU.
Context
EBA guidance plays a pivotal role in shaping the regulatory landscape for digital assets and financial technology firms operating within the European Union. The current state involves ongoing efforts by the EBA to clarify how existing financial regulations apply to novel crypto-asset activities and service providers. A key future development will be the issuance of more specific and comprehensive EBA guidance tailored to emerging digital asset classes and decentralized finance protocols, aiming to achieve greater regulatory clarity and supervisory convergence across member states.
Stablecoin issuers must now architect compliance for dual MiCA/PSD2 licensing by March 2026, significantly increasing capital and operational costs across the EU.
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