# 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]]