supplementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to regulatory technical standards specifying the detailed content of information necessary to carry out the assessment of a proposed acquisition of a qualifying holding in an issuer of an asset-referenced token

This procedure sets out detailed rules for assessing proposed acquisitions of significant stakes in companies that issue asset-referenced tokens (a type of crypto-asset). It ensures that such acquisitions are properly evaluated to maintain financial stability and market integrity within the EU's digital finance framework. These rules will affect potential investors and issuers of asset-referenced tokens. They specify the information needed by authorities to approve or reject acquisitions, aiming to protect consumers and ensure the soundness of the crypto-asset market.