Crypto-asset white paper.
A defined term in EU crypto-asset regulation, in plain language, with the source of truth identified.
SOURCES: REGULATION (EU) 2023/1114 · (EU) 2023/1113 · (EU) 2022/2554 · DIRECTIVE (EU) 2023/2226 · ESMA / EBA GUIDANCE
Definition
The disclosure document required before a public offer or admission to trading of a crypto-asset (Title II). Since 23 December 2025 it must be filed in iXBRL format. Not approved by any authority — the issuer is solely responsible.
Where it appears in the regulation
The verbatim article text is available on EUR-Lex. For Crypto-asset white paper, see the related MiCA articles and the plain-language library guides.
Related terms
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Need the firm-level check?
This is the rule. If you need the firm-level check for a file — one firm, one register question, dated and signed — see the dated counterparty note.
Educational summary of public sources. This definition condenses text from Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 (MiCA) and official ESMA/EBA materials for general information. Verify against the official sources linked above before relying on any point.