ChainCatcher news, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) will consult in July on proposed new complaint handling and conflict of interest rules that EU-based cryptocurrency companies must comply with, providing recommendations on how the new EU crypto assets market (MiCA) rules will operate in practice.ESMA stated that the second round of consultations in October will consider the disclosure of environmental impacts and may also cover trading transparency and governance requirements, while the third round of consultations, due in early 2024, will focus on market abuse and investor protection. (source link)