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ESMA updates Q&A on MiCA for crypto-asset service providers

ESMA has updated its Q&A page with new guidance on MiCA, impacting crypto-asset service providers and token issuers. Entities must align with the latest clarifications to ensure compliance.

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ESMA has finalized updates to its Q&A page on MiCA, effective as of the latest revision date. The document provides clarifications and guidance relevant to compliance and operational resilience for crypto-asset service providers and token issuers.

The updates reference the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), specifically addressing compliance requirements for crypto-asset service providers and token issuers.

The updates apply to crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) and token issuers, who must review the new guidance to ensure alignment with the latest regulatory expectations.

No specific deadlines or transitional periods are mentioned in the update, but immediate attention to the new content is advised for ongoing compliance with MiCA and related regulations.

Source: ESMA, official publication, retrieved 2026-08-26

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