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ESMA Compliance Table: Crypto-Assets as Financial Instruments

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a compliance table related to its Guidelines on the conditions and criteria for qualifying crypto-assets as financial instruments. This document serves as a reference for market participants to understand how to apply the guidelines.

ESMA Compliance Table for Crypto Asset Classification Guidelines

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a compliance table related to its Joint Guidelines on templates for explanations and opinions, and the standardised test for the classification of crypto assets. This document serves as a reference for entities to ensure their compliance with existing guidelines.

ESMA Compliance Table for Market Abuse Guidelines under MiCA

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a compliance table for its guidelines on market abuse under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. This document serves as a reference for entities to understand their obligations regarding market abuse provisions within the MiCA framework.

MiCA Guidelines: Compliance Table for System and Security Access

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a compliance table for guidelines on the maintenance of systems and security access protocols under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. This document aids entities in assessing their adherence to MiCA's requirements.

EU Official Journal L Series Daily View

The EU Official Journal L series for March 4, 2026, has been published, featuring various legislative and non-legislative acts. Key items include updates to monetary agreements with Monaco and Andorra, a definitive countervailing duty on biodiesel imports from Indonesia, and amendments to regulations concerning automated driving systems.

ESMA Report on Costs and Performance of EU Retail Investment Products

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released its 2025 market report on the costs and performance of EU retail investment products. The report indicates a general decline in ongoing costs, primarily driven by new investment funds entering the market.

EDPB Conference on Cross-Regulatory Cooperation

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) announced a conference on cross-regulatory cooperation in the EU, focusing on data protection perspectives. The event took place on March 17, 2026, and aimed to provide an overview of the EDPB's work in this area.

EU Legislation: Detergents, Restrictive Measures, Aviation Security, Ukraine

The EU Official Journal L series published new and amended regulations on March 2, 2026. These include updated rules on detergents, restrictive measures concerning Ukraine, and aviation security standards. Several implementing regulations and decisions also took effect.

EU Sanctions FAQs on Provision of Services

The European Commission's Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union has published Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the provision of services in the context of sanctions adopted following Russia's military aggression against Ukraine. These FAQs clarify specific sector-related questions for businesses operating within the EU.

EU Sanctions Against Russia and Belarus Updated

The European Commission has updated its guidance and FAQs regarding sanctions against Russia and Belarus. These updates address specific measures such as the Nord Stream infrastructure ban, provision of services, and the oil price cap, impacting entities under EU jurisdiction.