# MiCA **Domain:** European Union regulation / Cryptoassets **Doc Type:** Developed Wiki Node **Maturity:** Developed **Collection:** [[collections/Gamification|Gamification Collection]] ## Definition **MiCA**, the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, creates harmonized rules for cryptoasset issuers and service providers across the EU. ## Significance Its phased application changes the legal environment for stablecoins, exchanges, and token projects while leaving some instruments governed by other financial laws. ## Sources - [[articles/gamification/Lex Sportiva and Winning Without Bloodshed|Lex Sportiva and Winning Without Bloodshed]] - [Primary or institutional source](https://finance.ec.europa.eu/regulation-and-supervision/financial-services-legislation/markets-crypto-assets-regulation-mica_en) ## Routes [[wiki/Stablecoin|Stablecoin]] · [[wiki/Governance Token|Governance Token]] · [[wiki/EU Competition Law|EU Competition Law]] · [[articles/gamification/Lex Sportiva and Winning Without Bloodshed|Lex Sportiva and Winning Without Bloodshed]]