Definition ∞ The MiCA DORA intersection refers to the overlapping regulatory requirements and areas of interaction between the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation and the Digital Operational Resilience Act. MiCA governs the issuance and trading of crypto-assets, while DORA addresses digital operational resilience for financial entities, including some crypto-asset service providers. This intersection means entities must adhere to both sets of rules for their digital asset operations and their underlying ICT security.
Context ∞ The MiCA DORA intersection is a key focus for digital asset firms operating within the EU, as it mandates a comprehensive approach to compliance. Companies must ensure their crypto-asset services not only meet MiCA’s market conduct rules but also satisfy DORA’s stringent requirements for ICT risk management, incident reporting, and third-party risk. This dual regulatory landscape presents significant compliance challenges and necessitates integrated operational and security strategies.