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ESMA turns scrutiny on crypto custody as MiCA oversight cycle begins

7/8/2026

With the Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation now setting the formal compliance perimeter for digital asset firms across the European Union, the bloc's top securities regulator is shifting from lawmaker to examiner.

The European Securities and Markets Authority has said it will assess crypto custody providers on key management, incident response, and their reliance on third-party technology suppliers.

The move signals that MiCA's supervisory cycle is entering a more active phase.

What ESMA is examining Key management in a custody context covers how providers secure and control access to client assets at the cryptographic layer.

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