EU States Propose Centralized ESMA Oversight Challenging MiCA Passporting Principle
Inconsistent national MiCA licensing mandates an urgent re-evaluation of the EU's single market passporting model, necessitating a shift toward centralized ESMA supervision for systemic risk mitigation.
EBA Confirms MiCA and PSD2 Dual Licensing for EU Stablecoin Services
The EBA's clarification mandates dual licensing for e-money token services, introducing significant operational friction and double capital requirements by March 2026.
European Commission Drafts Plan to Centralize Critical Crypto Exchange Oversight
Jurisdictional authority shifts to ESMA, mandating a unified, cross-border compliance architecture for systemic digital asset service providers.
European Commission Proposes ESMA Oversight Expansion for Critical Crypto Exchanges
The European Commission's push for centralized ESMA oversight of cross-border critical crypto entities mandates a unified, high-standard compliance architecture across the EU.
European Commission Delays Level Two Measures to Simplify Financial Regulation
The EC's postponement of non-essential Level 2 technical standards until October 2027 significantly reduces immediate compliance overhead, enabling strategic resource reallocation for MiCA implementation.
