Regulatory Alerts2026-06-24
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ESMA calls on unlicensed crypto-asset service providers to cease operations by end of transition period
ESMA expects crypto-asset service providers (CASP) lacking authorization by July 1, 2026, to immediately cease operations in the EU to protect clients and market integrity. Unlicensed providers must halt new customer acquisition, limit services to orderly wind-down activities, and maintain strict AML/CFT controls throughout the exit process. ESMA warns that unlicensed providers cannot offer services to EU clients and urges investors to verify their provider's license status in the ESMA register.