EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA, Regulation 2023/1114)
The EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA, Regulation 2023/1114), fully applicable from 30 December 2024, is the world's first comprehensive regulatory framework for crypto-assets. MiCA covers: asset-referenced tokens (stablecoins), e-money tokens, utility tokens, and other crypto-assets. Key requirements include: authorisation for crypto-asset service providers (CASPs), white paper requirements, reserve requirements for stablecoins, market abuse prevention, and consumer protection. Supervised by national competent authorities with ESMA and EBA coordination. Applies to all CASPs operating in the EU and crypto-assets offered to EU residents.
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Framework Domains (8)
Asset-Referenced Tokens
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 16 | Data Quality |
| Art. 34 | Notification of Personal Information Breach |
| Art. 35 | Right of Access |
| Art. 36 | Right to Correction or Deletion |
| Art. 43 | Mediation of Disputes |
CASP Requirements
Crypto-asset service provider obligations
Crypto-Asset Service Providers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 59 | Entry into Force |
| Art. 66 | Administrative Penalties |
| Art. 67 | Inspection Powers |
| Art. 70 | Criminal Penalties for False Consent |
| Art. 76 | Operation of trading platforms |
Crypto-Assets Other Than Asset-Referenced or E-Money Tokens
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 13 | Data Security and Privacy |
| Art. 15 | Cybersecurity Requirements |
| Art. 4 | Participating Institutions |
| Art. 6 | Writing |
| Art. 7 | Minimum Standards |
E-Money Tokens
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 48 | Criminal Penalties |
| Art. 49 | Collective Dispute Resolution |
| Art. 50 | Right to Compensation |
| Art. 56 | Data Breach Notification |
Market Abuse Prevention
Title VI: Prevention and detection of market abuse (Articles 86-92)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 87 | Administrative Fines |
| Art. 89 | Right to privacy in video surveillance at work |
| Art. 91 | Prohibition of market manipulation |
| Art. 92 | Medical Records |
| MICA-ART88 | Inside Information Disclosure |
| MICA-ART89 | Prohibition of Insider Dealing |
| MICA-ART91 | Prohibition of Market Manipulation |
| MICA-ART92 | Market Abuse Detection |
Subject Matter, Scope and Definitions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 1 | Open Finance Implementation |
| Art. 2 | Consent Definition |
| Art. 2a | De minimis exemption |
| Art. 3 | Objectives of Open Finance |
Supervision, Enforcement and Final Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 111 | Administrative Fines — Serious Violations |
| Art. 143 | Transitional measures |
| Art. 149 | Entry into force and application |
| Art. 93 | Right to digital will |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA, Regulation 2023/1114)?
EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA, Regulation 2023/1114) is a compliance framework from European Union with 8 domains and 35 controls. The EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA, Regulation 2023/1114), fully applicable from 30 December 2024, is the world's first comprehensive regulatory framework for crypto-assets. MiCA covers: asset-referenced tokens (stablecoins), e-money tokens, utility tokens, and other crypto-assets. Key requirements include: authorisation for crypto-asset service providers (CASPs), white paper requirements, reserve requirements for stablecoins, market abuse prevention, and consumer protection. Supervised by national competent authorities with ESMA and EBA coordination. Applies to all CASPs operating in the EU and crypto-assets offered to EU residents. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA, Regulation 2023/1114) have?
EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA, Regulation 2023/1114) has 35 controls organised across 8 domains. The largest domains are Market Abuse Prevention (8 controls), Asset-Referenced Tokens (5 controls), Crypto-Asset Service Providers (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA, Regulation 2023/1114) map to?
EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA, Regulation 2023/1114) maps to 612 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Australia Consumer Data Right — Banking (CDR) (37% coverage), BS 65000:2014 — Guidance on Organizational Resilience (37% coverage), Zimbabwe Data Protection Act (2021) (34% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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