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What is needed before offering a crypto-asset to the public in the EU?

MiCA crypto-asset white paper

Affected business

Crypto-asset offeror

Offerors of crypto-assets other than asset-referenced and e-money tokens, unless an Article 4 exemption applies.

Decision

A white paper must be drawn up, notified and published.

Obligation

Draw up the white paper with the Annex I content, notify it to the competent authority and publish it on the website.

Risk

high (fine_cap_pct_turnover)

Action

  1. Check the Article 4 exemptions
  2. Draft the white paper
  3. Notify the competent authority
  4. Publish before the offer starts

Deadline

Notify at least 20 working days before publication.

Verification

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