🇪🇺EUESMADetected Aug 5, 2026Stricter rules

The publication frequency for the interim MiCA register was changed from every two weeks to every week.

Before

ESMA was required to publish the latest version of the interim MiCA register on two‑week intervals.

After

ESMA is now required to publish the latest version of the interim MiCA register on weekly intervals.

Source: ESMA — MiCA CASP Authorization & Guidance

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What this means for you

Centralized Exchange

Minor change

Why this matters

As a CEX seeking or holding a CASP license under MiCA, the company's status is tracked on this public register. More frequent updates increase the visibility of their authorization status to the public and regulators.

What to do

Ensure the compliance team monitors the register weekly to verify the accuracy of the company's listed status.

DeFi Protocol

Doesn't apply

Why this matters

The regulatory change concerns the publication frequency of a register for licensed entities. As a fully decentralized protocol with no operator or licensing obligations, this entity is not subject to registration on the MiCA register.

Custodian

Minor change

Why this matters

As a custodian, the company may be listed on the MiCA register, and more frequent updates increase the visibility of its regulatory status to clients and partners. However, this is an administrative change to ESMA's publication schedule rather than a new operational burden for the firm.

What to do

Monitor the weekly register updates to ensure the company's listing information remains accurate.

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