REGULATION · EU
ESMA launches review of crypto custodian operational resilience and governance
Europe's capital markets regulator (ESMA) announced a comprehensive examination of operational resilience and governance practices at crypto asset custodians, signaling tighter EU supervision of custody infrastructure.
WHY IT MATTERS
May result in new custodial standards or MiCA amendments; custodians serving EU clients face potential capital, liquidity, or insurance requirements similar to traditional banking.
Source: Finextra · 2026-07-10