MiCA Compliance and CASPs: Key Requirements for CySEC Professionals (C2521)
This comprehensive course equips CySEC-regulated financial professionals with critical knowledge and skills regarding the newly enforced MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) and CASPs regulation. Participants will explore the need, scope, objectives, and types of assets and entities covered under MiCA compliance. The course will detail the obligations of each entity, referencing the European Commission’s delegated acts. Additionally, the seminar will conclude with a discussion on matters beyond MiCA, including Decentralized Finance (DeFi).
MiCA Compliance and CASPs Course: Table of Contents
- About the course MiCA Compliance and CASPs
- Who Should Attend MiCA and CASPs Key Compliance for CySEC Professionals Course
- MiCA and CASPs Key Compliance for CySEC Professionals Course: Key Learning Objectives
- MiCA Compliance and CASPs Course Curriculum
- MiCA Compliance and CASPs Course: Meet the Trainer
- MiCA and CASPs Key Compliance for CySEC Professionals Course Fees and Registration Details
- Testimonials From Past Participants
- MiCA and CASPs Key Compliance for CySEC Professionals Course - FAQ
- Other Upcoming Courses
About the course MiCA Compliance and CASPs
As the MiCA and CASPs regulation comes into effect in January 2025, it is imperative for CySEC-regulated professionals to stay ahead of compliance obligations related to crypto-assets and CASPs (Crypto Asset Service Providers).
This seminar addresses the crucial need for financial professionals to understand and navigate these new regulations, ensuring their firms meet regulatory requirements and avoid potential penalties. Participants will gain practical insights into the regulatory landscape, enabling them to develop robust compliance strategies, safeguard client interests, and mitigate risks associated with crypto assets.
By attending this seminar, participants will be well-equipped to handle the regulatory challenges introduced by MiCA. They will gain a deeper understanding of the scope and objectives of MiCA, learn to apply compliance strategies tailored to their specific obligations, and explore future regulatory trends, including Decentralized Finance. The hands-on approach ensures that attendees can immediately apply their learning to real-world scenarios within their organizations.
Register via the Ermis Portal using the course code: 601395
Course Timetable
Who Should Attend MiCA and CASPs Key Compliance for CySEC Professionals Course
This seminar is designed for professionals across the financial services sector and related industries:
- Compliance Officers & Legal Professionals
- Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs) – Entities offering crypto trading, custody, and advisory services.
- Financial professionals working within CySEC-regulated entities.
- Compliance officers and risk managers involved in crypto asset operations.
- Financial Regulators & Supervisors – Monitoring and enforcing MiCA compliance.
- Risk & Audit Professionals – Conducting internal audits and risk assessments in crypto markets.
- Institutional Investors & Asset Managers – Understanding MiCA’s impact on crypto-asset investments.
- Lawyers & Legal Advisors – Specializing in crypto law and financial regulations.
- Fintech & Blockchain Professionals – Navigating compliance in digital asset innovations.
- Market Analysts & Researchers – Evaluating trends and risks in crypto markets.
MiCA and CASPs Key Compliance for CySEC Professionals Course: Key Learning Objectives
By the end of the seminar, participants will be able to:
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Understand key components of MiCA, including its scope and objectives, supported by Blockchain technology and digital finance foundations.
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Analyze the MiCA framework and its impact on CySEC-regulated entities.
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Recognize the licensing requirements and obligations for CASPs under MiCA, including adherence to Minimum Capital Requirements.
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Understand the role of AML/CFT in MiCA and how it affects CASP operations (AML/CFT training for crypto sector).
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Identify Consumer Protection measures embedded in MiCA regulations, specifically covering Safekeeping of Client Funds, Complaints Handling Procedures, and rules on Marketing Communications.
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Develop compliance strategies specific to the obligations of various entities under MiCA, focusing on Internal Governance and management of Conflicts of Interest.
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Apply knowledge of European Commission’s delegated acts to practical scenarios, referencing the role of National Competent Authorities (NCAs).
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Develop tailored compliance programs that address the unique needs of crypto-asset operations, including the Segregation of Client Assets.
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Implement practical solutions to overcome compliance challenges faced by CASPs, ensuring preparedness for Passporting Rights across the EU.
MiCA Compliance and CASPs Course Curriculum
Chapter 1 | Introduction to Blockchain Technology and Crypto Assets
- Understand how digitalization is transforming finance.
- Identify real-world applications of blockchain across industries.
- Learn about the EU’s policy approach to DLT and blockchain.
- Differentiate between various types of crypto assets and payment tokens.
- Recognize regulatory challenges and law enforcement considerations (Laying the groundwork for Regulatory policy and research).
Chapter 2 | Regulatory Framework for MiCA and CASPs
- Introduction to MiCA – The EU’s Crypto-Asset Regulatory Framework
- Scope of MiCA – What is Covered and What is Not?
- Qualification of Crypto-Assets as Financial Instruments
- Classification of Crypto-Assets Under MiCA
- Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs)
- Why Was MiCA Developed? Learning from Past Failures
- How MiCA Works – Key Regulatory Approaches
Chapter 3 | Issuers – Entities that issue crypto-assets
- Introduction to MiCA Regulation of Crypto-Assets
- TITLE II – Offers to the Public of Crypto-Assets or Admission to Trading (Discusses White Paper Requirements).
- TITLE III – Asset-Referenced Tokens (ARTs)
- TITLE IV – E-Money Tokens (EMTs)
- Comparing Title II, III, and IV Regulations
- Lessons from Real-World Crypto Failures
- Key Takeaways & The Future of Crypto Regulation
Chapter 4 | CASPs (Crypto-Asset Service Providers)
- Introduction – Defining a CASP Under MiCA (Covers necessary Internal Governance).
- Entities Allowed to Provide Crypto-Asset Services
- Home Member State & NCA Supervision.
- Notifications for Financial Institutions Under Article 60
- Authorisation under Article 63 (Involves Minimum Capital Requirements and Passporting Rights).
Chapter 5 | Market Abuse Prevention in Crypto-Assets
- Regulatory Framework: Market Integrity under MiCA Title VI (Market abuse regulation training).
- Scope & Applicability
- What is Inside Information?
- Public Disclosure & Delays
- Public Disclosure & Delays
- Market Abuse Prohibitions: What’s Illegal Under MiCA?
- Compliance & Reporting Obligations (Includes policies for addressing Conflicts of Interest).
Chapter 6 | MiCA’s Impact and the Future of Crypto Regulation
- MiCA’s Implementation Timeline & Key Milestones & Challenges
- MiCA’s Interaction with Other EU Regulations
- Industry Reactions – Clarity vs. Compliance Burden
- MiCA’s Influence on Global Crypto Regulation
- Key Compliance Considerations for Crypto Businesses (Including Segregation of Client Assets and Safekeeping of Client Funds).
- Institutional Adoption & Traditional Finance Integration
- Future Outlook – The Evolution of Crypto Regulation Beyond 2025 (Covers Decentralized finance (DeFi) and future topics).
- Conclusion – MiCA’s Lasting Impact
*This training program is designed to support continuing professional development (CPD). Participants are encouraged to verify with their professional body or regulatory authority whether the training meets their individual or institutional CPD requirements.
MiCA Compliance and CASPs Course: Meet the Trainer
MiCA and CASPs Key Compliance for CySEC Professionals Course Fees and Registration Details
Testimonials From Past Participants
MiCA and CASPs Key Compliance for CySEC Professionals Course - FAQ
How does this MiCA course help CASPs understand their regulatory obligations under CySEC and EU law?
Does the program prepare participants for the MiCA authorization and licensing process in Cyprus?
Will the course explain MiCA Level 2 RTS/ITS and how they impact CASP operations?
Is this MiCA course suitable for regulatory lawyers, consultants, and compliance officers supporting CASPs?
Does the course clarify how MiCA interacts with AML laws and other regulatory frameworks in Cyprus?
Is this seminar eligible for 8 CPDs?
I have show interest to this course, how I know my spot has been booked?
I am not eligible for HRDA Subsidy, can I attend to the course if I do not have an Ermis Profile?
This course breaks down MiCA (EU) 2023/1114 into clear operational requirements for CASPs supervised by CySEC. Learners gain clarity on governance, internal controls, safeguarding, ICT/security, transparency, conflicts of interest, and market integrity obligations under the new EU regulatory framework.
Yes. The training provides a step-by-step guide to CySEC’s MiCA authorization requirements, including organizational structure, compliance documentation, prudential requirements, business continuity planning, complaints handling, and key function responsibilities—ensuring applicants understand exactly what regulators expect.
Absolutely. The course analyzes all published MiCA Level 2 regulatory technical standards and implementing technical standards. Learners understand how these rules affect reporting obligations, custody arrangements, incident reporting, record-keeping, ICT governance, disclosures, and client communication requirements.
Yes. Legal and compliance professionals gain deep knowledge of MiCA’s scope, legal definitions, licensing triggers, third-country considerations, and operational boundaries. The course helps advisors interpret specific articles and design compliant policies, contractual protections, and operational frameworks for CASP clients.
Yes. While MiCA is not an AML regulation, it intersects with AML/CFT governance, operational risk management, transaction integrity, complaints handling, customer transparency, and safeguarding. The course explains how CASPs must align MiCA requirements with Cyprus AML legislation and CySEC supervisory expectations. Further reading CySEC Advanced Exam Preparation Guide.
This seminar may be approved for up to 8 CPD units in Financial Regulation. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator, or other bodies in which you hold membership.
Only registration via the Ermis Portal is considered final and guaranteed. For further assistance on how to apply via Ethe rmis Portal, feel free to contact us.
No, the seminar is approved and subsidized by HRDA. As per HRDA guidelines, all interested parties must apply to the seminar via the ermis portal. This is needed, to ensure the quality of the seminar and participants’ relevance to the seminar’s objectives. Thus, an Ermis Profile is a requirement for the application process.
