2024-12-17

Final Report on Draft Technical Standards for Market Abuse Detection and Prevention under MiCA

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) issued final regulatory technical standards requiring crypto-asset service providers to implement robust systems for detecting and reporting market abuse. These standards mandate specific arrangements, including ongoing monitoring of transactions and distributed ledger technology, alongside a standardized notification template for suspicious activity reports. Additionally, the document establishes coordination procedures for competent authorities to handle cross-border market abuse detection and sanctioning effectively.

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