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The EBA and the New York State Department of Financial Services sign a Memorandum of Understanding to foster cooperation in the supervision of international stablecoin activities
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation in the supervision of entities engaged in cross-border stablecoin activities.
The EBA advises national authorities on actions to take at the end of the transition period under its No-Action Letter on the interplay between PSD2 and MiCA
The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today an Opinion advising national competent authorities (NCAs) under the Revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2) on how to proceed once the transition period that is set in the EBA’s No-Action Letter of 2 June 2025 (EBA/Op/2025/08) comes to an end on 2 March 2026. The transition period allows crypto asset service providers (CASPs) nine months to continue transacting electronic money tokens that qualify as payment services while submitting, and awaiting the response to, their application for authorisation under PSD2.
Opinion on the end of the No-action Letter transition period
EBA opinion outlining supervisory priorities for national authorities as the transition period under its No-Action Letter on PSD2 and MiCA interplay ends on 2 March 2026, addressing authorisation processes, conditions for continued EMT transactions, and coordination between PSD2 and MiCA frameworks.
Opinion RTS to further specify the liquidity requirements of the reserve of assets
EBA opinion on the European Commission’s amendments to final draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) under MiCA, addressing liquidity requirements for asset-referenced tokens (ARTs). The document evaluates proposed changes to reserve asset rules, highlighting concerns over liquidity risks, alignment with MiCA’s prudential framework, and consistency with EU financial regulations.
The EBA responds to Commission’s proposed changes to the technical standards on liquidity requirements of the reserve of assets under MiCA
The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published two Opinions in response to the European Commission’s (EC) amendments relating to the draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) specifying the composition and liquidity requirements of the reserve of assets under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The EBA considers that the EC’s proposed substantive amendments are not consistent with the prudential framework established by MiCA.
Joint ESAs Factsheet on crypto-assets_EN.pdf
Joint ESAs factsheet explaining the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) – outlining consumer protections, types of regulated crypto-assets (EMTs, ARTs, utility tokens), risks of unregulated providers, and key definitions like stablecoins and NFTs.
Updated Joint ESAs revised warning on crypto-assets
Joint ESAs warning on crypto-assets highlights risks, consumer protection gaps, and MiCA regulation applicability from December 2024, advising caution on volatility, fraud, and unregulated providers outside the EU.
EU Supervisory Authorities warn consumers of risks and limited protection for certain crypto-assets and providers
The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – the ESAs) today issued a warning to consumers that crypto-assets can be risky and that legal protection, if any, may be limited depending on which crypto-assets they invest in. This warning is accompanied by a factsheet explaining what the new EU regulation on Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) means for consumers. The ESAs recommend concrete steps consumers can take to make informed decisions before investing in crypto-assets such as checking if the provider is authorised in the EU.
Draft Regulatory Technical Standards on the calculation and aggregation of crypto exposure values
EBA draft regulatory technical standards under CRR 3 Article 501d(5) specify methods for banks to calculate and aggregate crypto-asset exposure values, including capital requirements, risk frameworks, and the 1% Tier 1 capital limit, aligning with MiCA and BCBS standards.
The EBA publishes draft technical standards on the prudential treatment of crypto asset exposures under the Capital Requirements Regulation
The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published its final draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) which specify the technical elements necessary for institutions to calculate and aggregate crypto-asset exposures in relation to the prudential treatment of such exposures. The RTS address implementation aspects and will ensure harmonisation of the capital requirements on crypto-asset exposures by institutions across the EU.
EBA publishes No Action letter on the interplay between Payment Services Directive (PSD2/3) and Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA)
The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today a No Action letter advising the EU Commission, EU Council and EU Parliament to ensure that, in the long term, EU law needs to avoid a dual authorisation under two pieces of EU law for the activity of transacting electronic money tokens (EMTs). While the existing Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2) still applies, the letter advises national competent authorities (NCAs) to enforce authorisation of PSD2 for a specified subset only of crypto asset service providers (CASPs) that transact EMTs, to do so only after a transition period that ends on 2 March 2026, and then to deprioritise specified PSD2 provisions.
Opinion on the interplay between PSD2 and MiCA in relation to crypto-asset service providers that transact electronic money tokens
EBA opinion clarifying the interplay between PSD2 and MiCA for crypto-asset service providers handling electronic money tokens, advising NCAs on temporary authorisation exemptions and supervisory priorities until PSD3/PSR apply, while recommending long-term legislative alignment to avoid dual licensing burdens.
Public hearing on Regulatory Technical Standards on the calculation and aggregation of crypto exposure values
Opinion on European Commission's proposed amendment to RTS authorisation ARTs under MiCAR
EBA opinion on the European Commission’s proposed amendments to Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) for authorization applications of asset-referenced tokens (ARTs) under MiCAR, assessing legal justification, proportionality, and information requirements for supervisory scrutiny.
Letter to EC regarding EBA Opinion on EC changes to RTS authorisation ART issuers under MiCAR
EBA opinion on European Commission’s proposed amendments to Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) for authorising asset-referenced token (ART) issuers under MiCAR, accepting changes while recommending supervisory enhancements like market abuse policies and third-party DLT audits.
The EBA responds to the European Commission’s partial rejection of its technical standards on authorisation for issuers of asset-referenced tokens
The European Banking Authority (EBA) today issued an Opinion in response to the European Commission’s proposed changes to its draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) on the information to be provided to competent authorities when authorising the offer to the public of asset-referenced tokens or the admission to trade them under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR).
The EBA issues an Opinion in response to the European Commission’s proposed amendments to the EBA draft technical standards on conflicts of interests for issuers of asset-referenced tokens
The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published an Opinion on the amendments proposed by the European Commission (EC) to the EBA draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) on conflicts of interests for issuers of asset-referenced tokens. The EBA agrees with the substantive changes proposed by the EC, which favour proportionality, as well as with the other amendments which are considered non-substantives.
Opinion on EC changes on RTS on conflicts of interests for issuers of asset-referenced tokens under MiCAR
EBA opinion on the European Commission’s amendments to Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) under MiCAR, assessing changes to conflict-of-interest rules for asset-referenced token issuers, including scope adjustments, proportionality, and disclosure requirements.
Joint EBA and ESMA factsheet on Crypto lending, borrowing and staking
EBA and ESMA factsheet summarizing key findings on crypto lending, borrowing, and staking in the EU, including market size, risks (consumer protection, liquidity, ML/TF), and regulatory considerations under MiCAR for 2025.