ESMA Proposes Expanding MiCA Framework to Cover DeFi Gateways, Staking, and Crypto Lending

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has reportedly proposed expanding the scope of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation to cover decentralized finance (DeFi) gateways, staking, and crypto-lending services.
According to the proposals, the updated framework would introduce stricter restrictions on services tied to unauthorized stablecoins while aiming to close regulatory gaps for emerging digital asset sectors.