MiCA Readiness: What CASPs Must Do Before 2026
This article discusses the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) and what Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs) must do to achieve readiness by the 2026 deadline. It outlines six key control domains that CASPs need to address, including Authorisation & Governance, AML/CFT & Travel Rule, Custody & Safeguarding, Market Integrity, Disclosures & White Papers, and DORA & ICT Resilience. The piece also highlights common shortcomings observed in CASP readiness reviews, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive preparation to avoid supervisory and criminal consequences.







