ESMA_QA_2882
Topic
Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP)
18/06/2026
Subject Matter
Perimeter of advice under MiCA compared to MiFID II
Question
How should the perimeter of advice on crypto-assets under MiCA be understood, and to what extent is it comparable to the notion of investment advice under MiFID II?

In particular, do introductory services – where a person recommends a crypto-asset service provider and/or a crypto-asset service to a client, without recommending specific transactions on crypto-assets – fall within the scope of advice on crypto-assets under MiCA?
Level 1 Regulation
MiCA
ESMA_QA_2857
Topic
External reviewers - Registration and material changes
22/05/2026
Subject Matter
Material changes to registration information - external reviewers
Question
What is meant by “any material changes in the information provided in accordance with Article 23(1)” of the EuGB Regulation and “any material changes to the circumstances under which the initial authorisation was granted” under Article 6(5) of the ESGR Regulation?
Level 1 Regulation
EU Green Bond Regulation (EU) 2023/2361
ESMA_QA_2856
Topic
Application to operate in the Union
22/05/2026
Subject Matter
Material changes to registration information - ESG rating providers
Question
What is meant by “any material changes in the information provided in accordance with Article 23(1)” of the EuGB Regulation and “any material changes to the circumstances under which the initial authorisation was granted” under Article 6(5) of the ESGR Regulation?
Level 1 Regulation
ESGR - Regulation (EU) 2024/3005
ESMA_QA_2855
Topic
Application to operate in the Union
22/05/2026
Subject Matter
ESG rating providers established after date of entry into force
Question
Which ESG rating providers established after the date of entry into force of Regulation (EU) 2024/3005 can benefit from the transitional regime under Article 51?
Level 1 Regulation
ESGR - Regulation (EU) 2024/3005
ESMA_QA_2854
Topic
Application to operate in the Union
22/05/2026
Subject Matter
Transitional provisions
Question
In advance of the date of application of the Regulation on 2 July 2026, what are the different registration pathways for ESG rating providers?
Level 1 Regulation
ESGR - Regulation (EU) 2024/3005