Definition ∞ ESMA supervision pertains to the oversight and regulatory actions undertaken by the European Securities and Markets Authority. This body is responsible for ensuring consistent application of financial rules across the European Union, including aspects related to digital assets and crypto-market participants. Its directives aim to protect investors, maintain market integrity, and promote financial stability.
Context ∞ The current focus of ESMA supervision within the digital asset sector is largely shaped by the impending implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. Discussions revolve around the precise interpretation and enforcement of MiCA’s provisions concerning crypto-asset service providers, stablecoins, and investor protection measures. Anticipating the full scope of ESMA’s oversight and its impact on market participants is a key concern for the industry.
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