MiCA News & Prediction Market Coverage
Track the latest MiCA news across prediction markets. Prediction News is following 2 active MiCA stories across regulation, legal action, market moves, and platform developments, each clustered from original reporting and summarized for operators, traders, and regulators.
Latest News
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MiCA?
MiCA is Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 establishing uniform EU rules for crypto-assets not regulated under other financial services laws and for providers of services in those assets.
Does MiCA apply to prediction markets?
Tokenized event contracts that do not qualify as MiFID II financial instruments may fall under MiCA as crypto-assets, per ESMA guidance.
When did MiCA enter into force?
MiCA entered into force in June 2023, with rules on asset-referenced and e-money tokens applying from June 2024 and the remainder from December 2024.
How does MiCA relate to ESMA's July 2026 statement on event contracts?
ESMA's July 3, 2026 statement clarified that many event contracts are subject to existing binary-options bans under MiFID II, while noting tokenized non-financial-instrument contracts could instead be regulated under MiCA.
What platforms need MiCA authorization for crypto services?
Crypto-asset service providers must be authorized by a national authority as a legal person with an EU registered office and effective management in the EU.