EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA, Regulation 2023/1114)
The EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA, Regulation (EU) 2023/1114) is the world's first comprehensive regulatory framework for crypto-assets. It establishes harmonized rules across the European Union for the issuance and trading of crypto-assets, including asset-referenced tokens (stablecoins), e-money tokens, utility tokens, and other crypto-assets. MiCA introduces licensing requirements for crypto-asset service providers, transparency and disclosure obligations, and consumer protection measures. The regulation applies in phases: provisions for e-money tokens and asset-referenced tokens apply from June 2024, with full application of the framework by 30 December 2024.
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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 |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA, Regulation 2023/1114), you already cover:
Australia Consumer Data Right — Banking (CDR)
37%
13 controls mapped
Compare →BS 65000:2014 — Guidance on Organizational Resilience
37%
13 controls mapped
Compare →Zimbabwe Data Protection Act (2021)
34%
12 controls mapped
Compare →+ 609 more: UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (34%), ASEAN Data Management Framework (34%)
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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 (EU) 2023/1114) is the world's first comprehensive regulatory framework for crypto-assets. It establishes harmonized rules across the European Union for the issuance and trading of crypto-assets, including asset-referenced tokens (stablecoins), e-money tokens, utility tokens, and other crypto-assets. MiCA introduces licensing requirements for crypto-asset service providers, transparency and disclosure obligations, and consumer protection measures. The regulation applies in phases: provisions for e-money tokens and asset-referenced tokens apply from June 2024, with full application of the framework by 30 December 2024. 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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