#E-MoneyTokens

MiCA Register of Stablecoin Issuers: 23 Authorised Firms, 43 White Papers and Two Dead Links

An analysis of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) MiCA register as of August 16, 2026, reveals 23 authorized e-money token issuers and 43 notified white papers across 13 member states. While the register serves as the official record for stablecoin issuers under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, the data shows significant discrepancies in accessibility and transparency. Cryptoticker's investigation found that two of the 30 unique document addresses provided in the register returned 404 errors, and many entries point to generic landing pages rather than specific white papers. Furthermore, the register includes tokens denominated in currencies other than the euro, such as the US dollar, meaning the total number of authorized stablecoins does not equate to a direct count of euro-pegged assets. The findings highlight that while MiCA provides a regulatory framework, the register itself does not guarantee the accuracy or availability of the underlying disclosure documents. This matters for the RWA market because it underscores the operational challenges in verifying the legitimacy and backing of tokenized assets within the EU. Investors must exercise caution, as the register confirms authorization status but does not imply regulatory approval of the white paper content.

cryptoticker.io·4h ago