Article 103ESMA temporary intervention powers

1. In accordance with Article 9(5) of Regulation (EU) No 1095/2010, ESMA may, where the conditions in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Article are fulfilled, temporarily prohibit or restrict:

(a)

the marketing, distribution or sale of certain crypto-assets other than asset-referenced tokens or e-money tokens or crypto-assets other than asset-referenced tokens or e-money tokens with certain specified features; or

(b)

a type of activity or practice related to crypto-assets other than asset-referenced tokens or e-money tokens.

A prohibition or restriction may apply in certain circumstances, or be subject to exceptions, specified by ESMA.

2. ESMA shall take a measure pursuant to paragraph 1 only if all of the following conditions are fulfilled:

(a)

the proposed prohibition or restriction addresses a significant investor protection concern or a threat to the orderly functioning and integrity of markets in crypto-assets or to the stability of the whole or part of the financial system in the Union;

(b)

the regulatory requirements under Union law that are applicable to the relevant crypto-assets and crypto-asset services do not address the threat at issue;

(c)

a relevant competent authority has not taken action to address the threat at issue or the actions that have been taken do not adequately address that threat.

3. When taking a measure pursuant to paragraph 1, ESMA shall ensure that the measure does not:

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