The European Commission is inviting feedback on the Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation, known as MiCA.
The move targets potential changes related to stablecoins and decentralized finance, or DeFi.
Industry participants have expressed interest in revisions through what some are calling MiCA 2.0.
No specific timeline for the comment period or next steps was provided in available information.
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