Process & Authorisation

Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS)

EU delegated acts specifying technical detail of MiCA requirements — drafted by ESMA/EBA, adopted by the Commission.

Definition

RTS are EU delegated acts that specify the technical detail of how MiCA primary rules apply. Drafted by ESMA or EBA, adopted by the European Commission. Examples: ESMA RTS on white paper content (2025), EBA RTS on ART reserves (2025), ESMA RTS on safeguarding (2025).