European Securities and Markets Authority regulator
Overview
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is an independent European Union authority that works to safeguard the stability and integrity of EU financial markets. It is responsible for securities regulation, including the supervision of credit rating agencies and trade repositories, and contributes to the development of the single rulebook for financial markets.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, European Securities and Markets Authority connects to 6 tracked entities, most strongly to EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, MiCA E-Money Token regime, MiCA Asset-Referenced Token regime.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 6 of 6 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
regulates | EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation | 95% |
regulates | MiCA E-Money Token regime | 95% |
regulates | MiCA Asset-Referenced Token regime | 95% |
regulates | Coinbase | 90% |
headquartered_in | European Union | 85% |
licensed_by | Zodia Custody MiCA CASP Authorisation | 85% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the European Securities and Markets Authority?
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is an independent European Union authority that works to safeguard the stability and integrity of EU financial markets. It is responsible for securities regulation, including the supervision of credit rating agencies and trade repositories.
What regulations does ESMA oversee?
ESMA regulates the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, the MiCA E-Money Token regime, and the MiCA Asset-Referenced Token regime.
Where is ESMA headquartered?
ESMA is headquartered in the European Union.