EBA MiCA Fines Framework: How Crypto Compliance Teams Can Prepare Now
Blog post from Didit
The European Banking Authority (EBA) is crafting a framework for administrative penalties and remedial measures under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, marking a significant step in the enforcement for crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) within the EU. This framework will provide national competent authorities (NCAs) with a standardized approach to imposing fines for non-compliance, emphasizing the importance of proactive preparation for MiCA compliance among entities in the EU crypto market. MiCA aims to establish comprehensive oversight of the crypto-asset market, with the EBA and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) developing the necessary technical standards and guidelines. The EBA's role includes creating regulatory technical standards, issuing guidelines for common supervisory practices, publishing reports, and ensuring consistent MiCA application across the EU. Key compliance areas include authorization, operational requirements, market integrity, investor protection, anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing, and technology and cybersecurity. To avoid significant financial penalties and reputational damage, crypto compliance teams should conduct gap analyses, invest in compliance infrastructure, strengthen policies, train staff, engage with experts, and prepare for audits. The EBA's fines framework is expected to be implemented before MiCA's full application in late 2024 and early 2025, affecting all CASPs offering services within the EU.
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