10 Facts: What specific measures does MiCA introduce to protect consumers

August 18

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10 Facts: What specific measures does MiCA introduce to protect consumers

The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) has made significant impacts across the European Union (EU) since its full roll-out in December 2024.

There is still plenty of work to be done, as different member states continue to fully integrate MiCA into their crypto regulatory landscape. But the effects for consumers are already being felt. Here are 10 specific measures through which MiCA is directly helping to protect consumers.

Text slide reading: “How the EU’s unified regulatory framework is helping consumer confidence and security.”

Split slide with text “Clear Complaint Handling Procedures. Businesses offering crypto assets must provide transparent and fair dispute resolution processes as part of their service.” and an image of a straight road through golden fields. Large number 1 is shown.

Split slide with text “Mandatory Risk Disclosures. Any and all crypto asset offerings are required to include clear information about the potential risks to investors.” and an image of a person walking down a golden-lit hallway toward a bright circular light. Large number 2 is shown.

ext slide reading: “Strict and Stringent Operational and Financial Requirements. Token issuers must meet a minimum of operational and financial standards to ensure stability and reliability, both to consumers and the market in general.” Large number 3 is displayed.

Split slide with text “Clear Pricing Structures. Public sharing of pricing, costs and fee policies is mandatory for crypto asset service providers.” and an image of a hand holding a crystal prism against a colorful background. Large number 4 is shown.

Text slide reading: “Asset Segregation. Customer assets must be protected by being properly segregated from company funds.” Large number 5 is displayed.

Text slide reading: “Strict Marketing Communication Requirements. The prevention of misleading or fraudulent claims about crypto assets helps with both consumer security and market integrity.” Large number 6 is displayed.

Split slide with text “Consumer Education. Information on the inherent risks of crypto investments must be presented by providers to consumers, so they can be fully informed.” and an image of a hand holding three physical cryptocurrency coins (Bitcoin and Ethereum) in front of a trading chart. Large number 7 is shown.

Text slide reading: “Implementation of Robust Security Protocols. Adherence to EU standards for operational security is another strict rule for crypto asset service providers.” Large number 8 is displayed.

Split slide with text “Environmental Impact Disclosure. Information on the environmental impact of crypto asset activities must be shared with customers.” and an image of a hand holding a glass sphere reflecting green foliage. Large number 9 is shown.

Split slide with text 'Safeguards Against Market Manipulation and Insider Trading' describing MiCA’s framework for fair market conditions and integrity, alongside an image of eyeglasses reflecting stock market charts. Large number 10 is displayed.

The descriptions provided are all based on publicly available information, and cannot be considered as financial advice or encouragement to invest. All transactions involving digital assets involve certain risks, which you should familiarize yourself with prior to any investment.