Tagged: esma

July 31, 2026 @ 1:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has chosen EuroCTP as the inaugural Consolidated Tape Provider (CTP) for shares and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) across the European Union. The decision marks an important advance toward creating a unified view of trading activity in these instruments. For… Read More

July 13, 2026 @ 2:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has announced a comprehensive EU-wide supervisory initiative aimed at strengthening the digital operational resilience of crypto-asset service providers, particularly those involved in custody activities. This move underscores the regulator’s commitment to addressing emerging risks in the fast-growing digital… Read More

July 4, 2026 @ 7:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its first post-transition update to the interim Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) register. This latest refresh incorporates 37 newly authorized crypto-asset service providers (CASPs), bringing the overall count of MiCA-compliant entities across the European Union to 280…. Read More

April 13, 2026 @ 1:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Central Bank has backed a major European Union initiative designed to streamline and unify oversight of cryptocurrency activities. Under the proposal, supervisory responsibilities for the digital asset sector would be concentrated within a single pan-European authority: the European Securities and Markets Authority, headquartered… Read More

January 14, 2026 @ 1:07 pm By JD Alois  |  

ESMA, or the European Securities and Markets Authority, has published a report on crowdfunding in the EU. In recent years, online capital formation has been operating under ECSPR or European Crowdfunding Service Provider regulation. This allows a platform to solicit investors across all member states…. Read More

July 12, 2025 @ 9:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) welcomes the publication of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) Peer Review on Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) Authorisation and Supervision, which confirms that overall, the MFSA is largely meeting expectations “with respect to the practical implementation of the… Read More

July 11, 2025 @ 12:31 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) on Friday issued a warning to crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) across the European Union, cautioning them against misleading customers about which of their products fall under the bloc’s newly implemented crypto regulations. ESMA said some crypto firms have… Read More

January 15, 2025 @ 10:49 am By JD Alois  |  

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a report addressing crowdfunding in the EU. Not too long ago, the EU approved new rules addressing online capital formation. European Crowdfunding Service Provider regulation (ECSPR) allows a platform approved by the relevant authority in its home… Read More

January 6, 2025 @ 12:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

​The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, is launching the first selection procedure for the Consolidated Tape Provider (CTP) for bonds. Entities interested to apply are encouraged to register and submit their requests in order to participate in… Read More

November 25, 2024 @ 10:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), which is the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has recently released its Final Report providing the assessment of the shortening of the settlement cycle in the EU. The report aims to highlight that the increased efficiency and… Read More

October 16, 2024 @ 7:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) noted that the DLT Pilot Regime has started applying in the European Union (EU) as of 23 March 2023. ESMA explained in an update that it provides the legal framework for trading and settlement of transactions in crypto-assets… Read More

August 2, 2024 @ 12:20 pm By JD Alois  |  

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) says National Competent Authorities (NCAs) – or member state regulators – must remain vigilant in regard to crypto markets as MiCA goes into force. The “Opinion” posted by ESMA states that “in order for MiCA to deliver on… Read More

January 31, 2024 @ 11:19 am By JD Alois  |  

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) posted two consultations on crypto this week—one consultation on reverse solicitation and another on the classification of crypto-assets as financial instruments. The European Union (EU) has approved bespoke rules for crypto under MiCA or Markets in Crypto Assets regulation…. Read More

December 18, 2023 @ 9:20 am By JD Alois  |  

MiCA, or Markets in Crypto Assets, is the European Union’s rules to create an ecosystem where digital assets can innovate and evolve while providing a level of user protection. Recently, ESMA [European Securities and Markets Authority] announced a second public consultation on the implementation of… Read More

October 20, 2023 @ 7:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

21X in coordination with Polygon Labs is pleased to announce 21X is building an ESMA regulated market infrastructure for tokenized securities “on the Polygon proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain.” 21X and Polygon Labs are collaborating in order “to advance asset tokenization and trading within the Polygon ecosystem.” Polygon… Read More

October 17, 2023 @ 11:53 am By JD Alois  |  

MiCA, or markets in crypto assets regulation, was approved by the European Union earlier this year. The aim is to provide regulatory clarity for digital assets in the EU. Today, the European Markets and Securities Authority (ESMA) has issued a statement cautioning crypto investors that… Read More

October 12, 2023 @ 7:50 pm By JD Alois  |  

The roster of approved platforms under ECSPR, or European Crowdfunding Service Provider Regulations, has grown quite a bit since CI last reviewed the list of active platforms. In June of 2023, CI reported there were 30 approved platforms. Today, that number stands at 66, according… Read More

June 14, 2023 @ 3:37 pm By JD Alois  |  

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a time frame for the implementation of Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). EMSA is the EU securities regulator. The EU recently approved the legislation as it seeks to enable digital asset innovation while incorporating investor protection… Read More

June 11, 2023 @ 1:34 pm By JD Alois  |  

We last looked at the ECSPR [European Crowdfunding Service Providers Regulation] approved crowdfunding platforms in March 2023. At that time, 21 approved securities crowdfunding platforms were allowed to provide services across all European Union member states. ECSPR allows a platform to list securities from private… Read More

April 20, 2023 @ 11:26 am By JD Alois  |  

The European Parliament has adopted MiCA or Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation. This legislative development means the European digital asset (crypto-asset) will now have a bespoke regulatory framework, allowing all EU member states to provide services under a harmonized environment. After several delays, MiCA was approved… Read More