On 25 March 2024, ESMA published a final report containing draft technical standards on certain requirements under the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).

On 25 March 2024, ESMA published its third consultation package under the MiCA. Responses are requested by 26 June 2024.

On 22 May 2024, ESMA published a position paper, which includes 20 recommendations to strengthen EU capital markets and address the needs of European citizens and businesses.

On 28 May 2024, ESMA published a final report, which includes proposed amendments as regards 2024 to the European Single Electronic Format Regulatory Technical Standards (ESEF RTS). The final report has been submitted to the European Commission for final approval.

On 29 May 2024, ESMA published a statement reminding issuers about the applicable legislative framework regarding communication with analysts (pre-close calls). In autumn 2023, the FIN-FSA published in the Market Newsletter 2/2023 an article on issuers’ contact with analysts.

On 31 May 2024, ESMA published a final report, which includes draft regulatory technical standards on the rules on conflicts of interests of crypto-asset service providers (CASP) under the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA).