ESMA has released a compliance table that cross-references its Guidelines on the conditions and criteria for the qualification of crypto-assets as financial instruments. This table, identified by reference ESMA75-113276571-1626, is intended to assist market participants in understanding and applying the established criteria for determining whether a crypto-asset should be treated as a financial instrument under EU regulations.

This guidance is non-binding and serves as a reference tool. Regulated entities, particularly those dealing with crypto-assets that may fall under the definition of financial instruments, should review this table to ensure their internal compliance frameworks align with ESMA's interpretation. No specific compliance deadline is provided, as this is a reference document for existing guidelines.