ESMA proposes extending MiCA to DeFi gateways, staking and crypto lending
- —ESMA proposes bringing DeFi gateways, staking and crypto lending under MiCA
- —Stricter curbs proposed for services linked to unauthorized stablecoins
- —Move would widen the EU's regulatory perimeter for crypto services
Why it matters: Extending MiCA could force DeFi interfaces and staking services in the EU to obtain licenses, raising compliance pressure on the sector.
Source: Bloomingbit