EU Shoots For ESMA Oversight Over Crypto And Equities

The European Commission is planning major reforms that would make the EU’s (European Union) financial regulator, ESMA’s (European Securities and Markets Authority) oversight a lot more expansive. If the motion goes through, ESMA would be in charge of directly overseeing stock exchanges, crypto companies and clearing houses across the EU bloc. In an article published by the Financial Times on 6 October 2025, Verena Ross, ESMA’s Chair, explained that the main goal is to fix the fragmented nature of Europe’ ...