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In light of the impending <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/binance-ceo-cz-ready-to-comply-with-eu-crypto-regulations/">Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA)</a>, the <a href="https://coinpedia.org/crypto-live-news/crypto-investors-are-unprotected-under-eu-rules-until-2024-esma/">European Union (EU</a>) has expressed concerns over potential regulatory loopholes. The EU is wary of global crypto firms exploiting differences between member states, possibly operating overseas through EU-based fronts. 
But how will this impact you, the investor? Here’s what you must know. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-esma-s-call-to-action">ESMA’s Call to Action</h2> 
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s chief financial markets regulator, issued a notice on its official news page this Tuesday. Titled “ESMA encourages preparations for a smooth transition to MiCA,” the notice includes a letter and a statement. 
ESMA’s statement urges major global crypto firms to kickstart their MiCA preparations immediately. This comes as national regulators still establish procedures for exchanges and wallet providers to secure the much-desired crypto license. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="key-highlights">Key Highlights:</h3> 
<ul> 
 <li>Many entities providing crypto services in the EU might continue under current laws until MiCA’s transitional phase concludes in July 2026.</li> 
 <li>With their often intricate and non-transparent group structures, global crypto firms are expected to operate across multiple Member States.</li> 
 <li>ESMA’s convergence efforts aim to ensure uniform supervisory expectations for entities offering crypto services throughout the EU during MiCA’s transitional phase.</li> 
</ul> 
Read More: <a href="https://coinpedia.org/crypto-live-news/crypto-investors-are-unprotected-under-eu-rules-until-2024-esma/">Crypto Investors Are Unprotected Under EU Rules Until 2024: ESMA</a> 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="strong-guidance-for-national-authorities-strong">Guidance for National Authorities</h2> 
The statement also provides directives for National Competent Authorities (NCAs), emphasizing collaboration with ESMA for MiCA’s seamless rollout. Key directives include: 
<ul> 
 <li>Resource Allocation: NCAs should allocate sufficient resources to ensure robust supervision from MiCA’s inception.</li> 
 <li>Early Dialogue: Establish early communication channels with potential applicants.</li> 
 <li>Unified Practices: Standardize supervisory practices across the EU to deter regulatory arbitrage.</li> 
 <li>Information Sharing: Share data about authorization, especially concerning global crypto firms with intricate group structures.</li> 
 <li>Prevent “Letter-Box” Entities: Stop EU-based crypto service providers from excessively relying on non-EU entities for EU client services.</li> 
 <li>Ensure Compliance: Guarantee that the simplified authorization procedure aligns with all MiCA requirements and doesn’t offer undue competitive advantages.</li> 
 <li>Enforcement: As per national laws, take action against entities unlawfully offering crypto services during MiCA’s transitional phase.</li> 
</ul> 
Read More: <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/france-will-soon-align-with-the-crypto-license-regime-with-mica/">France Will Soon Align With The Crypto License Regime With MiCA&nbsp;</a> 
All in all, the ESMA and NCAs are resolute: the EU will not tolerate regulatory evasion or illicit activities in the crypto sector.

EU Warns Crypto Firms Ahead of MiCA Implementation

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