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Glossary term

What is MiCA?

MiCA, the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, is the EU framework for crypto-asset issuers and crypto-asset service providers where existing financial-services law does not already apply. It covers authorization, supervision, disclosure, conduct, market abuse, and specific rules for asset-referenced tokens, e-money tokens, and CASPs.

Definition

MiCA, the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, is the EU framework for crypto-asset issuers and crypto-asset service providers where existing financial-services law does not already apply. It covers authorization, supervision, disclosure, conduct, market abuse, and specific rules for asset-referenced tokens, e-money tokens, and CASPs.