EU's MiCA Register Update: Stablecoin Growth and ART Category Focus

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) released its interim MiCA register for March 2026, highlighting developments in the EU's cryptocurrency landscape. According to NS3.AI, the register lists 19 authorized Electronic Money Token (EMT) issuers and 29 regulated stablecoins, marking an increase from 17 issuers in 10 countries to 19 issuers across 11 countries over the past two months. However, the Asset-Referenced Token (ART) category remains at zero authorizations, which is expected to become a focal point in the upcoming MiCA review. This review is particularly significant as most Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) transitional periods are set to conclude by July 1, 2026.