ESMA adds 12 companies to MiCA register, total authorized CASPs reach 321

Key facts

• ESMA has added 12 new companies to its MiCA register.
• The total number of authorized CASPs has reached 321.
• Three companies were added to the non-compliant register.
• The updates pertain to the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation.
• ESMA is responsible for maintaining the register.

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has announced an update to its register of entities authorized under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. Twelve new companies have been added to the register, signifying their successful authorization as crypto-asset service providers (CASPs). This brings the cumulative total of authorized CASPs to 321. Alongside these new authorizations, ESMA has also identified and added three additional entities to its non-compliant register. These companies have not met the required regulatory standards set forth by MiCA, highlighting ongoing efforts by ESMA to ensure compliance within the European crypto market.