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Cardano Foundation urges EU against expanding MiCA rules to DeFi and staking

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The Cardano Foundation has submitted a 19-page position paper urging the European Union not to expand MiCA regulations to cover DeFi and staking, arguing that existing financial laws should govern these activities based on their functions and risks rather than underlying technology. The foundation states that Cardano users can delegate ADA tokens to secure the network without surrendering custody or locking their tokens, and that such participation should be distinguished from intermediary-operated staking services. It warns that unclear regulatory boundaries could create business uncertainty across EU member states.

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Cardano Foundation urges EU against expanding MiCA rules to DeFi and staking
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    urges EU against expanding MiCA rules
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    DeFi and staking
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    Oct 22, 00:00
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    Oct 22, 01:57
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    Cardano Foundation urges EU against expanding MiCA rules to DeFi and staking

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    The Cardano Foundation submitted a 19-page proposal to the European Commission urging the EU not to introduce standalone regulations for decentralized finance (DeFi) and staking, arguing that existing financial laws should govern these activities based on their functions and risks, not the underlying technology. The foundation noted that Cardano users can delegate native ADA tokens to secure the network without surrendering custody, distinguishing this from intermediary staking services. The submission also called for clearer distinctions between MiCA and existing financial laws to prevent regulatory uncertainty across member states.

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