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France proposes crypto exchange liability for DeFi access under MiCA revision

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France proposes revising the EU MiCA framework to hold crypto asset service providers liable for DeFi incidents stemming from negligence or ignored security risks. Platforms must conduct due diligence and monitor protocols before offering DeFi access; they may still connect to uncertified protocols if they perform independent due diligence and provide enhanced risk disclosures. The rules will apply fully to significant CASPs, with proportional reduced obligations for smaller providers.

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Latest developmentOct 21, 18:46
French authorities propose extending crypto liability to DeFi incidents
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  1. 1Unclassified fact stationOct 21, 00:00recorded Oct 21, 19:17single sourcerevised

    France proposes liability for crypto exchanges offering DeFi

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    crypto-asset service providers
    Action：
    propose new duties and liability for DeFi protocol access
    Object：
    regulated platforms connecting customers to DeFi protocols
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    Oct 21, 00:00
    Cointelegraph ↗Report pageRevision 2 · currently revised
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    Oct 21, 18:46
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    Oct 21, 19:17
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  1. CointelegraphRelated fact: single sourceSource report revised
    French authorities propose extending crypto liability to DeFi incidents

    Report first recorded Oct 21, 19:17

    French regulators propose revising the EU's MiCA framework to hold crypto-asset service providers liable for incidents affecting clients when they facilitate access to decentralized finance protocols. The proposals require platforms to vet DeFi protocols for vulnerabilities and suspicious activity, support protocol certification, and impose liability for failures to manage known risks. Authorities also suggested lowering the threshold for identifying significant crypto service providers and transferring supervision to the European Securities and Markets Authority.

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