欧盟监管机构警告MiCA许可过渡期出现仿冒诈骗
2026-08-06 06:13
Odaily News: Multiple EU regulatory authorities have reported an increase in impersonation scams following the activation of MiCA licensing rules, with criminals posing as financial regulators and crypto firms to target customers of service providers that failed to secure EU licenses. These scammers use fake websites and forged documents to lure victims into transferring assets.
Stéphane Pontoizeau, an official at France's Financial Markets Authority (AMF), stated that the AMF has encountered cases where scammers impersonated its representatives, guiding users to transfer assets through fraudulent websites. The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) said it has observed scammers abusing its identity and logo, including the use of forged documents.
Since July 1, firms are required to obtain authorization under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA); companies that have not been approved must wind down or relocate their EU operations. An ESMA list updated at the end of July shows that only 323 crypto firms have received licenses; data provider VASPnet previously estimated that more than 1,700 unlicensed firms would need to cease operations.
Stéphane Pontoizeau, an official at France's Financial Markets Authority (AMF), stated that the AMF has encountered cases where scammers impersonated its representatives, guiding users to transfer assets through fraudulent websites. The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) said it has observed scammers abusing its identity and logo, including the use of forged documents.
Since July 1, firms are required to obtain authorization under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA); companies that have not been approved must wind down or relocate their EU operations. An ESMA list updated at the end of July shows that only 323 crypto firms have received licenses; data provider VASPnet previously estimated that more than 1,700 unlicensed firms would need to cease operations.
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