A Financial Market Authority (FMA) is a national institution responsible for regulating and supervising financial markets and their participants. These authorities work to maintain market integrity, ensure investor protection, and promote overall financial stability. They oversee a wide range of entities including banks, investment firms, and insurance companies. FMAs enforce compliance with financial laws and issue licenses for regulated activities.
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For digital assets, FMAs are increasingly active in establishing regulatory frameworks and issuing guidance on cryptocurrency operations. A critical discussion involves classifying various crypto assets and determining which fall under existing securities or financial regulations. Watch for FMAs to issue further clarifications on stablecoin regulation and the oversight of decentralized finance protocols as these areas mature.
MiCAR's implementation prompts strategic licensing applications, establishing a harmonized compliance pathway for crypto asset service providers across the EEA.
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