Published : 2025-08-29

Selected issues related to crypto-asset custody services in light of MiCAR

Abstract

One of the crypto-assets services that has been regulated by the European Union Regulation 2023/1114 on markets in crypto-assets (MiCAR) is the service of providing custody and administration of crypto-assets on behalf of clients. The aim of the article is to discuss the key issues related to the provision of this service, with particular emphasis on the regulatory requirements that the EU legislator has imposed on crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) to ensure a high level of client protection, as well as the stability and integrity of crypto-asset markets. According to the authors, despite the shortcomings of the EU solutions adopted in MiCAR, the regulatory direction taken by the EU legislator should be considered appropriate. The final assessment of the achievement of the objectives behind the establishment of MiCAR regulations in this area will, however, depend on future market trends, supervisory activities, and the actions of national legislative bodies of EU member states.

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crypto-asset custody, blockchain, DLT, CASP, MiCAR

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K23, K22, K24


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Ciach, S., & Prokopowicz, K. (2025). Selected issues related to crypto-asset custody services in light of MiCAR. Safe Bank, 99(2), 87–104. https://doi.org/10.26354/bb.5.2.99.2025

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