ESMA document on MiCA compliance table and suitability rules

ESMA Publishes MiCA Compliance Table for Suitability and Portfolio Management Rules

PARIS, April 15, 2026 — The European Securities and Markets Authority published a compliance table showing which national competent authorities comply, or intend to comply, with its MiCA guidelines on suitability requirements and periodic statements for crypto-asset portfolio management activities.

ESMA sets operational expectations for EU consolidated tapes ahead of launch

ESMA Sets Operational Expectations for EU Consolidated Tapes Ahead of Launch

PARIS, April 1, 2026 — The European Securities and Markets Authority has issued guidance on how market participants should prepare for the launch of the European Union’s consolidated tapes, publishing Questions and Answers covering the onboarding of data contributors and operational expectations for Consolidated Tape Providers (CTPs), according to a statement.

ESMA public statement on EU CFD product intervention measures

ESMA Says Perpetual Futures Likely Fall Within Scope of EU CFD Measures

PARIS, February 24, 2026 — The European Securities and Markets Authority said in a press release that derivatives marketed as “perpetual futures” or “perpetual contracts” are likely to fall within the scope of national product intervention measures on contracts for differences (CFDs) where they meet the applicable definition.