EU Parliament Calls for Clarity on DeFi, Staking, and NFTs in Digital Asset Policy

The European Parliament has adopted a policy position on digital assets, urging the European Commission to examine whether key areas of the crypto ecosystem should be brought more clearly within the EU's regulatory framework.

Following the rollout of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regime, lawmakers are calling for clearer regulatory coverage of activities such as DeFi, crypto lending and borrowing, staking, and NFTs. This is subject to an EU-wide review.

The Parliament's stance does not itself amend MiCA or impose new direct legal duties on market participants but signals the direction EU legislators want regulators and the Commission to consider as MiCA's initial implementation period concludes.

Lawmakers stress the need for consistent MiCA application across member states to avoid fragmented rules for the digital asset market. This matters for companies operating cross-border, where inconsistent interpretations could complicate compliance planning and product rollout.