ESMA issues a statement under MiCA setting out standardised, machine-readable formats for crypto transactions, identifiers, and white papers, strengthening transparency, traceability, and market integrity

The statement mandates that order-book and transaction records be maintained in machine-readable JSON format, that legal-entity clients and crypto-assets be identified using LEIs and DTIs respectively, and that crypto-asset white papers follow a standardised...

ESMA issues its 2nd Statement on the MiFID II/MiFIR review transition, guiding market participants and authorities on applying revised trading, reporting, and operational rules for smooth implementation

The second public statement on the MiFID II/MiFIR review transition, providing guidance on how market participants and authorities should apply the revised rules, including adjustments to trading, reporting, investor protection, and operational practices, to ensure a...