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Recently verified:17 July 2026

EU DLT Pilot Regime (Regulation (EU) 2022/858)

European Union
In Force Medium risk
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The DLT Pilot Regime creates a Europe-wide sandbox for capital-market infrastructure built on blockchain, applying to tokenised securities as opposed to crypto-assets under MiCA.

Who does it apply to?

Operators of DLT-based trading or settlement infrastructure for tokenised securities.

Key requirements

Obtain a specific permission from the national competent authority; comply with MiFID II, MiFIR and CSDR except where exemptions are granted.

Frequently asked questions

At a glance
JurisdictionEuropean Union
RegulatorESMA
StatusIn Force
Enacted30 May 2022
Effective from23 Mar 2023
Last verified17 Jul 2026
Penalty severity
Medium risk

Significant fines typically up to €1m or equivalent

Disclaimer

This summary is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify with official sources and consult qualified legal counsel.