ESMA

ESMA Seeks Evidence on Tokenised Collateral in Clearing
The European regulator is examining whether tokenised assets can be used safely as collateral by central counterparties.

ESMA urges MiCA rewrite for DeFi, staking and influencer ads
The EU markets regulator wants stricter crypto marketing rules, powers to block fraudulent websites and freeze assets, and a new licensed service for DeFi access.

ESMA to deploy AI supervision tools, widen DORA oversight in 2027
The EU markets regulator says its 2027 work programme includes AI-based supervisory tools, oversight of critical ICT providers under DORA and continued MiCA crypto supervision.