European Securities and Markets Authority.
agency of the European Union
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 33
What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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Binance is seeking MiCA approval to operate in the EU, with ESMA as the ultimate authority, involving former CEO Changpeng Zhao and various national regulators.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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Geopolitical tensions are affecting market stability, involving the Middle East and the European Securities and Markets Authority.Some support1 report
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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) serves as the financial markets regulator for the EU.Well supported5 reports
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ESMA issued a warning regarding insider trading activities within prediction markets.Some support1 report
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The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission and European Securities and Markets Authority launched joint supervisory actions in Cyprus.Some support3 reports
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An MoU was signed between the Securities and Exchange Board of India and the European Securities and Markets Authority to deepen regulatory cooperation on clearing houses.Some support37 reports
One to three months ago
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The Central Bank of Ireland is dealing with bond issues, interacting with ESMA, and Simon Harris is involved in seeking shared responsibility.Some support1 report
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ESMA has defined guidelines for Advanced Performance Measures (APMs) used by Santander, which utilizes IFRS in its consolidated financial statements.Some support1 report
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Parliament scrutinizes Commission proposals and ESMA proposes amendments regarding T+1 shift in EU financial markets.Some support1 report
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Harris chaired finance ministers' meetings in Brussels to debate increased regulatory power.Some support1 report
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ESMA set expectations for Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASPs) operating in Luxembourg.Some support1 report
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Binance seeks EU operating license while facing regulatory scrutiny from ESMA, amid Changpeng Zhao's pardon by Donald Trump.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Regulatory scrutiny focuses on how countries apply rules, noting the US administration eased regulations while the EU tightened its rules.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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The EU proposes giving greater power to ESMA and establishing it as the main regulator for derivatives.Some support1 report
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HaystackID COMET, a sister brand to MEDAL, offers a solution to manage European compliance enforcement needs.Some support1 report
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Around European Securities and Markets Authority this week
News at the entities that move European Securities and Markets Authority most-
Securities and Exchange Board of India OperationalSEBI Board met in Mumbai to clear reforms on June 19, 2026.Moves European Securities and Markets Authority
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Italy StructuralFast food chains are rapidly expanding across Italy.Moves European Securities and Markets Authority
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European Central Bank OperationalThe European Central Bank is forced to raise interest rates due to energy price shocks from the Iran war and an influx of Chinese exports.Moves European Securities and Markets Authority
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Binance StructuralBinance has listed the company HYPE on its platform, applying a high-risk Seed Tag to the listing.Moves European Securities and Markets Authority
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Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission OperationalThe Cyprus regulator (CySEC) is cooperating with the Finance Ministry, with Makis Keravnos offering his support for the work.Moves European Securities and Markets Authority
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European Commission StructuralA European Commission summit focused on strategic cooperation, minerals, and pivoting away from the United States toward the EU.Moves European Securities and Markets Authority
Connections
The 24 strongest of 33, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Securities and Exchange Board of India Operational
The two regulatory bodies maintain a formal partnership via an MoU to deepen cooperation on CCPs and information exchange.
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Italy Structural
Italy functions as a national competent authority within the European regulatory framework overseen by ESMA.
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Alaric Securities Structural
The company is formally subject to the oversight and regulation of the European financial authority.
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Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission Operational
The two bodies actively coordinate and execute joint supervisory actions within the financial markets of Cyprus.
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European Central Bank Operational
The ECB and ESMA coordinate regulatory efforts, including support for crypto licensing and shared exploration of tokenization.
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Santander Group Structural
ESMA issues guidelines that define and govern the operational procedures (APMs) utilized by the Santander Group.
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Binance Structural
ESMA is the ultimate authority for MiCA approval and operational standards for Binance in the EU market.
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European Economic Area Structural
ESMA provides regulatory guidance and oversight for financial service providers operating within the European Economic Area.
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Luxembourg Structural
Luxembourg functions as a national competent authority operating within the regulatory framework overseen by ESMA.
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Europe Shared context
ESMA functions as a bloc oversight body operating within the geopolitical context of Europe.
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CACEIS BANK Structural
CACEIS Bank operates under the regulatory oversight of the European Securities and Markets Authority's MiCA framework.
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central bank Operational
The two entities are engaged in a competitive dynamic regarding the scope and increase of their respective regulatory powers.
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European Commission Structural
ESMA proposes amendments to Delegated Regulations issued by the European Commission.
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Netherlands Structural
The Netherlands is required to seek authorization from ESMA for firms wishing to operate under its regulatory purview.
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Egan-Jones Ratings Company Structural
Agan-Jones Ratings Company is formally certified by ESMA regarding its rating services.
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Bulgaria Structural
Bulgaria functions as a national competent authority within the European regulatory framework.
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Verena Ross Structural
Verena Ross holds a senior leadership role at the European Securities and Markets Authority.
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Central Bank of Ireland Operational
The Central Bank of Ireland interacts with ESMA regarding the oversight and issuance of bond issues.
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Czech Republic Structural
The Czech Republic functions as a national competent authority within the regulatory framework overseen by ESMA.
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ESAP Structural
A is currently involved with ESMA regarding the centralization of financial data, suggesting a regulatory oversight relationship.
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Federal Financial Supervisory Authority Operational
The two regulatory bodies coordinate their revisions to avoid duplication of mandates.
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Polymarket Operational
ESMA issues warnings regarding insider trading risks in prediction markets where Polymarket operates.
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Cyprus Structural
Cyprus implements EU directives for centralized data portals, adhering to the regulatory framework overseen by ESMA.
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Middle East Shared context
The geopolitical situation in the Middle East serves as a major external risk factor influencing the market stability overseen by ESMA.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
4 events- ESMA and the ECB are exploring tokenization in financial markets under EU regulatory mandates.
- Geopolitical tensions are affecting market stability, involving the Middle East and the European Securities and Markets Authority.
- ESMA issued a warning regarding insider trading activities within prediction markets.
- An MoU was signed between the Securities and Exchange Board of India and the European Securities and Markets Authority to deepen regulatory cooperation on clearing houses.
August 2026
3 events- The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission and European Securities and Markets Authority launched joint supervisory actions in Cyprus.
- The Central Bank of Ireland is dealing with bond issues, interacting with ESMA, and Simon Harris is involved in seeking shared responsibility.
- ESMA has defined guidelines for Advanced Performance Measures (APMs) used by Santander, which utilizes IFRS in its consolidated financial statements.
July 2026
3 eventsShow 1 earlier month
June 2026
6 events- Binance is seeking MiCA approval to operate in the EU, with ESMA as the ultimate authority, involving former CEO Changpeng Zhao and various national regulators.
- The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) serves as the financial markets regulator for the EU.
- Binance seeks EU operating license while facing regulatory scrutiny from ESMA, amid Changpeng Zhao's pardon by Donald Trump.
- Regulatory scrutiny focuses on how countries apply rules, noting the US administration eased regulations while the EU tightened its rules.
- The EU proposes giving greater power to ESMA and establishing it as the main regulator for derivatives.
- HaystackID COMET, a sister brand to MEDAL, offers a solution to manage European compliance enforcement needs.