MiCA - Analysis of the Regulation on Markets in Crypto-Assets

By the end of the training, the participant will be able to:

• Understand the scope of MiCA
• Gain an overview of regulated activities
• Understand the regulatory requirements applicable to crypto-asset service providers
• Navigate the authorization process

• Presentation of MiCA and its scope
• Categories of crypto-assets
• Licensing requirements for crypto-asset service providers
• Competent authorities
• Focus on the Luxembourg legal framework
• Upcoming developments

The MiCA regulation (Markets in Crypto-Assets) is the European regulatory framework aimed at governing crypto-assets and the associated service providers. Its objective is to strengthen investor protection, ensure financial stability, and harmonise rules across the European Union.
This presentation will introduce MiCA’s scope, the categories of crypto-assets, the licensing requirements for service providers, as well as the role of competent authorities, with a focus on the Luxembourg legal framework and upcoming developments.