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title: "The Impact of MiCA on Crypto Market Surveillance: Insights and Challenges"
description: In partnership with Eventus, Acuiti has undertaken a survey and conducted interviews with 68 firms covering exchanges, proprietary trading firms, hedge funds and the sell-side in the native crypto and TradFi markets — exploring their views of MiCA and the impact that it will have on market surveillance. This report investigates where they foresee the greatest compliance challenges in implementing the market surveillance requirements in MiCA.
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### 2024 MiCA Research Report

# The Impact of MiCA on Crypto Market Surveillance: Insights and Challenges

Unlock valuable insights into the European Union’s Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) with our comprehensive report. This essential guide explores the impact of MiCA on market surveillance, compliance challenges, and operational strategies for both TradFi and crypto-native firms.

**Key insights include:**

- A move to establish market surveillance systems is taking place across the industry, including among 57% of the firms that don’t expect to be covered under MiCA
- 25% of firms in scope for MiCA have not begun preparations, while only 9% say they are fully ready to go
- 64% of firms coming under MiCA are planning to use third-party software for their market abuse and transaction monitoring processes
- 37% of firms coming under scope for MiCA are looking at upgrading their market surveillance systems in the next 12-18 months
- Finding skilled surveillance staff has emerged as a major challenge of establishing MiCA-compliant surveillance systems, as reported by 73% of survey respondents

Whether you're a compliance professional, a market participant, or an industry enthusiast, this report provides the knowledge and tools you need to adapt to the evolving regulatory landscape.

**Download now to ensure your firm is MiCA-ready.**

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## Crypto markets are rapidly maturing, as regulatory frameworks are developed across the globe.

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#### 2024 Research Report

## Trade Surveillance Market Review

### Understand How Compliance Leaders Are Protecting Their Firms Against Market Abuse and Regulatory Risk

The 2024 Acuiti Trade Surveillance Market Review delves into the rapidly evolving landscape of trade surveillance, addressing the challenges faced by compliance leaders amidst soaring trading volumes and growing market complexity.

This comprehensive report explores key trends such as the surge in alert volumes, the persistent struggle to find skilled staff, and the mounting issue of false positives in trade surveillance. 

Key topics evaluated include:

- Rising Alerts and Market Complexity
- Finding Skilled Talent and Building a Culture of Compliance
- Addressing False Positives
- Technology and Automation Challenges

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