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EU opens MiCA consultation to review if crypto framework is still fit for purpose

EU opens MiCA consultation to review if crypto framework is still fit for purpose

The European Commission said it is seeking feedback on whether the European Union’s landmark crypto framework, the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), remains fit for purpose as digital asset markets evolve.

The consultation, which remains open until Aug. 31, invites responses from both the public and industry stakeholders, including crypto firms, financial institutions, technology providers, academics and consumer groups, the executive branch of the EU announced on Wednesday.

MiCA was voted into law in 2023, establishing the EU’s first harmonized regulatory regime for crypto-assets and related services. The framework covers cryptoassets and stablecoins, as well as issuers and cryptoasset service providers operating within the…

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