# Standards & Guidelines

- [ESMA](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/esma.md)
- [Joint Q\&A](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/esma/joint-q-and-a.md)
- [Question 2024\_7027](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/esma/joint-q-and-a/question-2024_7027.md)
- [Question 2024\_7066](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/esma/joint-q-and-a/question-2024_7066.md)
- [Question 2024\_7067](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/esma/joint-q-and-a/question-2024_7067.md)
- [Question 2024\_7068](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/esma/joint-q-and-a/question-2024_7068.md)
- [Question 2024\_7069](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/esma/joint-q-and-a/question-2024_7069.md)
- [Question 2024\_7078](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/esma/joint-q-and-a/question-2024_7078.md)
- [Question 2024\_7084](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/esma/joint-q-and-a/question-2024_7084.md)
- [Answer ESMA\_QA\_2067](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/esma/joint-q-and-a/answer-esma_qa_2067.md)
- [Answer ESMA\_QA\_2068](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/esma/joint-q-and-a/answer-esma_qa_2068.md)
- [Answer ESMA\_QA\_2069](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/esma/joint-q-and-a/answer-esma_qa_2069.md)
- [Answer ESMA\_QA\_2070](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/esma/joint-q-and-a/answer-esma_qa_2070.md)
- [Answer ESMA\_QA\_2071](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/esma/joint-q-and-a/answer-esma_qa_2071.md)
- [Final Report on the Technical Standards specifying certain requirements of MiCA (1st package)](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/esma/final-report-on-the-technical-standards-specifying-certain-requirements-of-mica-1st-package.md)
- [Final Report on the Technical Standards specifying requirements for cooperation, exchange of informa](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/esma/final-report-on-the-technical-standards-specifying-requirements-for-cooperation-exchange-of-informa.md)
- [Final Report on the Technical Standards specifying certain requirements of MiCA (2nd package)](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/esma/final-report-on-the-technical-standards-specifying-certain-requirements-of-mica-2nd-package.md)
- [Final Report on the Guidelines on reverse solicitation](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/esma/final-report-on-the-guidelines-on-reverse-solicitation.md)
- [Final Report on the Guidelines specifying certain requirements of MiCA on investor protection – thir](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/esma/final-report-on-the-guidelines-specifying-certain-requirements-of-mica-on-investor-protection-thir.md)
- [Final Report on the Guidelines specifying Union standards on the maintenance of systems and security](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/esma/final-report-on-the-guidelines-specifying-union-standards-on-the-maintenance-of-systems-and-security.md)
- [Final Report on the Draft technical Standards specifying certain requirements in relation to the det](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/esma/final-report-on-the-draft-technical-standards-specifying-certain-requirements-in-relation-to-the-det.md)
- [Final Report on the Guidelines on the conditions and criteria for the qualification of crypto-assets](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/esma/final-report-on-the-guidelines-on-the-conditions-and-criteria-for-the-qualification-of-crypto-assets.md)
- [Statement on MiCA Transitional Measures](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/esma/statement-on-mica-transitional-measures.md)
- [EBA](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/eba.md)
- [Technical Standards](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/eba/technical-standards.md)
- [RTS on complaints handling procedures for issuers of ARTs](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/eba/technical-standards/rts-on-complaints-handling-procedures-for-issuers-of-arts.md): Under development
- [TS on information for authorisation as issuers of ARTs under MiCAR](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/eba/technical-standards/ts-on-information-for-authorisation-as-issuers-of-arts-under-micar.md): Final draft RTS/ITS adopted by the EBA and submitted to the European Commission
- [RTS on information for assessment of a proposed acquisition of qualifying holdings in issuers of ART](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/eba/technical-standards/rts-on-information-for-assessment-of-a-proposed-acquisition-of-qualifying-holdings-in-issuers-of-art.md): Final draft RTS/ITS adopted by the EBA and submitted to the European Commission
- [RTS on the procedure for the approval of white papers of ARTs issued by c](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/eba/technical-standards/rts-on-the-procedure-for-the-approval-of-white-papers-of-arts-issued-by-c.md): Final draft RTS/ITS adopted by the EBA and submitted to the European Commission
- [RTS on the minimum content of the governance arrangements on the remuneration policy under MiCAR](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/eba/technical-standards/rts-on-the-minimum-content-of-the-governance-arrangements-on-the-remuneration-policy-under-micar.md): Final draft RTS/ITS adopted by the EBA and submitted to the European Commission
- [Implementing Technical Standards on the reporting on ARTs and EMTs denominated in a non-EU currency](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/eba/technical-standards/implementing-technical-standards-on-the-reporting-on-arts-and-emts-denominated-in-a-non-eu-currency.md): Final draft RTS/ITS adopted by the EBA and submitted to the European Commission
- [Regulatory Technical Standards on supervisory colleges under MiCAR](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/eba/technical-standards/regulatory-technical-standards-on-supervisory-colleges-under-micar.md): Final draft RTS/ITS adopted by the EBA and submitted to the European Commission
- [RTS on the use of ARTs and EMTs denominated in a non-EU currency as a means of exchange (MiCAR)](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/eba/technical-standards/rts-on-the-use-of-arts-and-emts-denominated-in-a-non-eu-currency-as-a-means-of-exchange-micar.md)
- [RTS on the procedure and timeframe to adjust own funds requirements for ‘significant’ issuers](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/eba/technical-standards/rts-on-the-procedure-and-timeframe-to-adjust-own-funds-requirements-for-significant-issuers.md)
- [Regulatory Technical Standards to specify the adjustment of own funds requirements and stress testin](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/eba/technical-standards/regulatory-technical-standards-to-specify-the-adjustment-of-own-funds-requirements-and-stress-testin.md): Final draft RTS/ITS adopted by the EBA and submitted to the European Commission
- [Regulatory Technical Standards to specify the minimum contents of the liquidity management policy an](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/eba/technical-standards/regulatory-technical-standards-to-specify-the-minimum-contents-of-the-liquidity-management-policy-an.md): Final draft RTS/ITS adopted by the EBA and submitted to the European Commission
- [Regulatory Technical Standards further specifying the liquidity requirements of the reserve of asset](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/eba/technical-standards/regulatory-technical-standards-further-specifying-the-liquidity-requirements-of-the-reserve-of-asset.md): Final draft RTS/ITS adopted by the EBA and submitted to the European Commission
- [Regulatory Technical Standards to specify the highly liquid financial instruments in the reserve of](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/eba/technical-standards/regulatory-technical-standards-to-specify-the-highly-liquid-financial-instruments-in-the-reserve-of.md): Final draft RTS/ITS adopted by the EBA and submitted to the European Commission
- [Regulatory Technical Standards on requirements for policies and procedures on conflicts of interest](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/eba/technical-standards/regulatory-technical-standards-on-requirements-for-policies-and-procedures-on-conflicts-of-interest.md): Final draft RTS/ITS adopted by the EBA and submitted to the European Commission
- [Regulatory Technical Standards on the calculation and aggregation of crypto exposure values](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/eba/technical-standards/regulatory-technical-standards-on-the-calculation-and-aggregation-of-crypto-exposure-values.md): Under consultation
- [Guidelines](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/eba/guidelines.md)
- [Guidelines on the suitability assessment of the members of the management body](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/eba/guidelines/guidelines-on-the-suitability-assessment-of-the-members-of-the-management-body.md): Final and translated into the EU official languages
- [Guidelines on the suitability assessment of shareholders and members with qualifying holdings](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/eba/guidelines/guidelines-on-the-suitability-assessment-of-shareholders-and-members-with-qualifying-holdings.md): Final and translated into the EU official languages
- [Guidelines on internal governance arrangements for issuers of ARTs under MiCAR](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/eba/guidelines/guidelines-on-internal-governance-arrangements-for-issuers-of-arts-under-micar.md): Final and translated into the EU official languages
- [Guidelines on recovery plans under MiCAR](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/eba/guidelines/guidelines-on-recovery-plans-under-micar.md): Final and awaiting translation into the EU official languages
- [Guidelines on liquidity stress testing under MiCAR](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/eba/guidelines/guidelines-on-liquidity-stress-testing-under-micar.md): Final and translated into the EU official languages
- [Guidelines on redemption plans under MiCAR](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/eba/guidelines/guidelines-on-redemption-plans-under-micar.md): Final and translated into the EU official languages
- [Guidelines on templates to assist competent authorities in performing their supervisory duties](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/eba/guidelines/guidelines-on-templates-to-assist-competent-authorities-in-performing-their-supervisory-duties.md): Final and translated into the EU official languages
- [ESAs Guidelines on templates for explanations and opinions, and the standardised test](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/eba/guidelines/esas-guidelines-on-templates-for-explanations-and-opinions-and-the-standardised-test.md): Final and awaiting translation into the EU official languages
- [Opinions](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/eba/opinions.md)
- [Opinion on EC changes on RTS on conflicts of interests for issuers of asset-referenced tokens under](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/eba/opinions/opinion-on-ec-changes-on-rts-on-conflicts-of-interests-for-issuers-of-asset-referenced-tokens-under.md): 5 February 2025
- [Decisions](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/eba/decisions.md)
- [Annex 4 reporting for issuers of ARTs and EMTs - templates](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/eba/decisions/annex-4-reporting-for-issuers-of-arts-and-emts-templates.md): 22 October 2024
- [Decision on procedure for significance assessment MiCAR](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/eba/decisions/decision-on-procedure-for-significance-assessment-micar.md): 22 October 2024
- [Reports](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/eba/reports.md)
- [Joint Report on recent developments in crypto-assets (Art 142 MiCAR)](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/eba/reports/joint-report-on-recent-developments-in-crypto-assets-art-142-micar.md): 16 January 2025
- [Report on tokenised deposits](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/eba/reports/report-on-tokenised-deposits.md): 12 December 2024
- [Other Publications](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/eba/other-publications.md)
- [Joint EBA and ESMA factsheet on Decentralised Finance (DeFi)](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/eba/other-publications/joint-eba-and-esma-factsheet-on-decentralised-finance-defi.md): 23 January 2025
- [Joint EBA and ESMA factsheet on Crypto lending, borrowing and staking](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/eba/other-publications/joint-eba-and-esma-factsheet-on-crypto-lending-borrowing-and-staking.md): 23 January 2025
- [EBA statement on the application of MiCAR to ARTs and EMTs](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/eba/other-publications/eba-statement-on-the-application-of-micar-to-arts-and-emts.md): 5 July 2024
- [Explainer - MiCAR templates](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/eba/other-publications/explainer-micar-templates.md): 18 December 2024
- [EBA statement on the application of MiCAR to ARTs and EMTs](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/eba/other-publications/eba-statement-on-the-application-of-micar-to-arts-and-emts-1.md): 5 July 2024
- [Priorities for the supervision of for ART and EMT issuers](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/eba/other-publications/priorities-for-the-supervision-of-for-art-and-emt-issuers.md): 5 July 2024
- [EBA advice on MICAR CfA on significance criteria and supervisory fees](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/eba/other-publications/eba-advice-on-micar-cfa-on-significance-criteria-and-supervisory-fees.md): 29 September 2023
- [BaFIN](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/bafin.md)
- [Services and activities in connection with crypto-assets in accordance with MiCAR](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/bafin/services-and-activities-in-connection-with-crypto-assets-in-accordance-with-micar.md): updated on 05.02.2025
- [Merkblatt Kryptowerte-Dienstleistungen nach MiCAR](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/bafin/merkblatt-kryptowerte-dienstleistungen-nach-micar.md): 03.01.2025
- [AMF](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/amf.md)
- [Decentralised finance (DeFi): Summary of responses to the AMF Discussion Paper](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/amf/decentralised-finance-defi-summary-of-responses-to-the-amf-discussion-paper.md): 10 July 2024
- [AMF Discussion Paper on Decentralised Finance (DeFi)](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/amf/amf-discussion-paper-on-decentralised-finance-defi.md): 19 June 2023
- [Page](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/amf/page.md)
- [DFSA](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/dfsa.md)
- [Decentralised finance and the markets for crypto-assets: When is your offering exempt?](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/dfsa/decentralised-finance-and-the-markets-for-crypto-assets-when-is-your-offering-exempt.md): Published 25-06-2024
- [IOSCO](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/iosco.md)
- [Final Report with Policy Recommendations for Decentralized Finance (DeFi)](https://www.mica.wtf/standards-and-guidelines/iosco/final-report-with-policy-recommendations-for-decentralized-finance-defi.md): December 2023


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