EC consults on the review of MiCAR

The European Commission has launched consultations on the review of the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCAR). The framework, implemented in 2024, establishes a harmonised regime covering crypto assets, including asset referenced tokens and e money tokens, as well as their issuers and crypto asset service providers. The consultation involves: (i) a public consultation on general views in relation to the different types of digital assets and the associated services industry used by individual retail users; and (ii) a targeted consultation covering more technical and legal questions for stakeholders on whether MiCAR remains fit for purpose in light of evolving market and international developments. Of particular interest in the targeted consultation is the section on topics beyond the initial scope of MiCAR, which covers questions on decentralised finance and prediction markets and perpetual futures.

Feedback will inform the EC's report on the application of MiCAR and the latest developments in markets crypto-assets, mandated by Articles 140 and 142 of the Regulation. The report may, if needed, be accompanied by a new legislative proposal to amend and complement this regulation. The deadline for feedback on both consultations is 31 August.

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