Regulatory Status Under EU MiCA
According to the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) response (ESMA_QA_2067, dated June 20, 2024) regarding staking under the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, ESMA has clarified:
“MiCA does not contain provisions specific to staking. It does not therefore prohibit staking, and staking as such is not subject to specific requirements or licensing.”
Based on this guidance, AITECH is not currently required to obtain a license or comply with any specific MiCA provisions regarding its staking services.
Source: https://www.esma.europa.eu/publications-data/questions-answers/2067
Regulatory Status Under UK FCA
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has also confirmed that staking is not considered a Collective Investment Scheme (CIS) and therefore does not require a license. According to the UK government’s statement (as referenced in Latham & Watkins’ regulatory update):
“Staking services do not meet the definition of a Collective Investment Scheme under UK law, and as such, they are not subject to CIS-specific regulatory requirements.”
This clarification confirms that staking remains unregulated under UK financial services law, and AITECH’s staking services do not require FCA authorization or licensing at this time.
Commitment to Future Compliance
While staking is currently not subject to licensing under EU MiCA or UK FCA regulations, AITECH remains committed to regulatory transparency and compliance. Should future legislative changes require compliance or registration under MiCA, FCA, or other global frameworks, we will promptly and fully adhere to any new regulatory obligations to ensure continued alignment with evolving financial regulations.