- ESMA and the ECB are exploring tokenization in financial markets under EU regulatory mandates.
- ESMA is reviewing MiCA implementation and responding to Commission consultations, potentially consulting EBA on token classification.
France proposes extending liability for crypto exchanges accessing DeFi
What happened
French authorities published proposals to revise the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The proposal seeks to extend investor safeguards by imposing liability on crypto-asset service providers. This liability applies if platforms facilitate access to decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols without conducting necessary checks or ignoring known security risks.
From cointelegraph.com
Why it matters
The proposal addresses activities outside MiCA’s original scope, specifically DeFi. By requiring regulated platforms to vet protocols, the changes aim to strengthen investor protection and impose new duties on platforms connecting customers to DeFi.
ESMA is currently reviewing MiCA implementation and responding to European Commission consultations, while ESMA and the ECB are exploring tokenization in financial markets under EU regulatory mandates.
From cointelegraph.com
Who's involved
- European CommissionThe European Commission is reviewing whether MiCA needs updating as crypto markets develop.
- European Securities and Markets AuthorityThe European Securities and Markets Authority is an agency of the European Union involved in MiCA implementation.
- EuropeEurope is the region where the EU regulatory framework applies.
- European ParliamentThe European Parliament will be involved in legislative scrutiny of the proposed amendments.
- Council of the European UnionThe Council of the European Union will oversee the amendment of EU crypto rules.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- EuropeSpeculative
Crypto businesses in Europe might face increased operational costs due to the expanded scope of MiCA to DeFi.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Italy may need to update laws amid proposed EU crypto rule changesItaly may face significant regulatory updates following EU crypto rule proposalsPossible
- Council of the European Union must review proposed MiCA revisionsCouncil of the European Union must review proposed changes to EU crypto rulesPossible
- Proposed crypto rule changes may shift regulatory coordination for ECBThe expanded scope of crypto regulation and liability could require the ECB to adjust its coordination with ESMA.Possible
- Binance may face new liability and vetting duties under EU crypto rulesBinance may face new liability and vetting duties under EU crypto rulesPossible
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The entities involved
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European Commission
executive branch of the European Union
- The European Commission is evaluating proposals for a free trade agreement and a trade and investment partnership between the EU and Bangladesh, which is critical for Bangladesh's LDC graduation.
- The European Commission and Parliament adopted resolutions on August 1, 2026, regarding financial markets and competitiveness.
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European Securities and Markets Authority
agency of the European Union
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