ESMA_QA_2830
06/04/2026
Subject Matter
Third-party advice by independent contractors not authorised as CASPs under Article 62(2)(q) of the MiCA Regulation
Original question
Under Article 62(2)(q) of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR):
1. May independent contractors provide advice on crypto-assets on behalf of crypto-asset service providers (CASP) without being authorised as CASPs nor directly employed by said CASPs?
2. May independent contractors be hired by CASPs to provide crypto-assets advice on behalf of said CASPs?
1. May independent contractors provide advice on crypto-assets on behalf of crypto-asset service providers (CASP) without being authorised as CASPs nor directly employed by said CASPs?
2. May independent contractors be hired by CASPs to provide crypto-assets advice on behalf of said CASPs?
Status: Question Rejected
Additional Information
Level 1 Regulation
MiCA
Additional Legal Reference
Third-party advice by independent contractors not authorised as CASPs under Article 62(2)(q) of the MiCA Regulation
Topic
Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP)