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MiCA regulates crypto-assets and crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) in the EU by establishing harmonized rules for the issuance, offering, and trading of crypto-assets, as well as requirements for CASPs such as crypto exchanges and wallet providers. The regulation covers asset-referenced tokens, e-money tokens, and utility tokens, aiming to protect consumers and investors, ensure financial stability, and promote innovation through legal certainty and transparency in the crypto market.

What MiCA Regulates

• Issuance of Crypto-Assets:
  This includes rules for the offering of crypto-assets, such as asset-referenced tokens (ARTs), e-money tokens (EMTs), and other crypto-assets like utility tokens.
• Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs):
  Businesses that offer services related to crypto-assets are regulated, including:
  • Custody and administration of crypto-assets.
  • Operation of crypto-asset trading platforms and exchanges.
  • Providers of custodial wallets.
• Types of Crypto-Assets:
  • Asset-Referenced Tokens (ARTs): Stablecoins backed by a basket of assets, commodities, or currencies.
  • E-Money Tokens (EMTs): Stablecoins pegged to a single official fiat currency.
  • Other Crypto-Assets: These include utility tokens, used to access digital services or platforms.

Key Objectives

• Consumer and Investor Protection:
  MiCA implements rules to safeguard users’ interests and enhance confidence in the crypto market.
• Financial Stability:
  The regulation aims to mitigate risks to financial stability that could arise from the crypto market.
• Market Integrity:
  MiCA includes measures to prevent market abuse and ensure the integrity of crypto asset markets.
• Legal Certainty and Innovation:
  By creating a harmonized and clear regulatory framework, MiCA provides legal certainty for the market and fosters technological innovation.

Scope

• The regulation applies to entities operating within the European Union.
• It applies to issuers and service providers, even if they are established outside the EU, provided they offer crypto-assets or solicit services to clients within the EU.

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