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Verena Ross' speech at the Afore Consulting 10th Annual FinTech and Regulation Conference, 3 February 2026

· Verena Ross, Chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority (European Union)

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ContextSpeech by the ESMA Chair at Afore Consulting's 10th Annual FinTech and Regulation Conference in Brussels.

Why it mattersThe ESMA Chair explains how the reform package would change crypto and DLT rules in the EU.

Problems raised
  1. EU capital markets are complex and fragmented.
  2. Similar crypto businesses face different national expectations.
  3. Regulatory arbitrage weakens investor protection.
Solutions proposed
  1. Simplify cross-border operations under the market integration package.
  2. Update DLT and MiCA rules.
  3. Strengthen EU-level supervision of fast-changing sectors.
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