MiCA Defined Terms
Home Competent Authority
The NCA of the EU member state where the CASP or issuer has its registered office.
Definition
The home competent authority is the NCA in the member state where a CASP or crypto-asset issuer is established. It grants authorisation, supervises ongoing compliance, and processes passport notifications for cross-border service. The home NCA is the primary supervisory counterparty for the regulated entity.
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