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On March 30, 2026, the Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC) announced that it has incorporated the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) Guidelines for the criteria on the assessment of knowledge and competence under the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) into its supervisory practice. The ESMA Guidelines (ESMA35-24871704-2922) establish criteria for assessing the knowledge and competence of individuals and entities operating within crypto-asset markets under MiCA. By incorporating these guidelines into its supervisory framework, the HCMC aligns Greece's regulatory approach with European standards for crypto-asset market supervision. This integration ensures consistent application of competence requirements across the European Union and strengthens the HCMC's ability to assess whether market participants meet the necessary knowledge standards for operating in crypto-asset activities. The guidelines cover competence assessments for various roles within crypto-asset service providers and market participants, supporting the HCMC's objective to protect market integrity and investor protection in the crypto-asset sector. The HCMC has published the ESMA Guidelines on its website under the Legal Framework section, specifically within European Union Law Recommendations and Guidelines of ESMA, making them accessible to regulated entities and market participants subject to the HCMC's supervision.