The final report includes the following draft technical standards: 

1. sustainability indicators for cryptoasset consensus mechanisms; 
2. business continuity measures for cryptoasset service providers (CASPs); 
3. trade transparency; 
4. content and format of orderbooks and record-keeping by CASPs; 
5. machine readability of white papers and the register of white papers; and 
6. public disclosure of inside information. 

In the report ESMA sets out draft Regulatory Technical Standards on certain requirements in relation to conflicts of interest for CASPs under MiCA, with a view to clarifying elements in relation to vertical integration of CASPs and to further align with the draft European Banking Authority rules applicable to issuers of asset-referenced tokens (ARTs).

The RTS also contain updates on:

• requirements for the policies and procedures for the identification, prevention, management, and disclosure of conflicts of interest, considering the scale, the nature and the range of cryptoasset services provided, and 
• details and methodology for the content of the disclosures of conflicts of interest.

In the consultation package, ESMA is seeking input on four sets of proposed rules and guidelines, covering:

• Detection and reporting of suspected market abuse in cryptoassets (RTS).
• Policies and procedures, including the rights of clients, for cryptoasset transfer services (Guidelines).
• Suitability requirements for certain cryptoasset services and format of the periodic statement for portfolio management (Guidelines).
• ICT operational resilience for certain entities under MiCA (Guidelines).

Deadline for comments is 25 June 2024.

ESMA will publish a final report based on the feedback received and will submit the draft technical standards to the European Commission for endorsement by 30 December 2024 at the latest.

The report includes proposals on:

• information required for the authorisation of cryptoasset service providers (CASPs);
• the information required where financial entities notify their intent to provide cryptoasset services;
• information required for the assessment of intended acquisition of a qualifying holding in a CASP; and
• how CASPs should address complaints.

ESMA has submitted the Final Report to the European Commission and will provide further advice and technical guidance in this area if requested by the Commission.