ESMA Outlines 2027 Work Program for MiCA Supervision and MIDAS Expansion

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published its 2027 Annual Work Programme on Sept. 28, focusing on harmonizing supervision of crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) under MiCA. Key priorities include advancing the MIDAS market surveillance system, evaluating tokenization impacts, and preparing for the end of the white paper transition period on Dec. 31, 2027. The plan also covers AI oversight and prediction market regulations, with a proposed budget of approximately 97 million euros.