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Six microlessons on MiCA: crypto-asset categories, white papers, CASP authorization, ongoing obligations, market abuse and enforcement, with situational tests and a certificate of completion.

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Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) (EU) course preview
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About this course

What the MiCA course covers

This course covers the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) in six short microlessons. It's built for teams at crypto-asset issuers and service providers, and covers why MiCA matters, how crypto-assets are classified, white paper requirements, becoming an authorized crypto-asset service provider (CASP) with passporting across the EU, ongoing obligations for governance, consumer protection and AML, market abuse rules and enforcement.

Learning outcomes

What your people will be able to do

  • Classify crypto-assets under MiCA and work out which white paper requirements apply
  • Understand what a CASP authorization application involves, including capital requirements
  • Put governance, staff competence and consumer protection frameworks in place
  • Apply the AML travel rule and enhanced due diligence for transfers involving self-hosted wallets
  • Detect and prevent market abuse by recognizing inside information and signs of manipulation
  • Design record keeping, reporting and incident response that stand up to supervisors
Course contents

6 microlessons

Each microlesson is a short, TikTok-style video lesson, with knowledge checks along the way.

1What Is MiCA and Why Does It Matter?
2Crypto-Asset Categories and Whitepaper Requirements
3Becoming a Crypto-Asset Service Provider
4Obligations for Issuers and Service Providers
5Market Abuse Under MiCA
6Penalties, Enforcement, and Your Responsibilities

  1. What Is MiCA and Why Does It Matter?: The EU's framework for crypto-assets and who it applies to.
  2. Crypto-Asset Categories and Whitepaper Requirements: How crypto-assets are classified and what a white paper must include.
  3. Becoming a Crypto-Asset Service Provider: CASP authorization, capital requirements and passporting across the EU.
  4. Obligations for Issuers and Service Providers: Governance, consumer protection, AML and staff competence.
  5. Market Abuse Under MiCA: Inside information, manipulation and how to prevent market abuse.
  6. Penalties, Enforcement, and Your Responsibilities: How regulators enforce MiCA and what it means for you.
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Certificate

A certificate for every learner who completes it

Learners finish every microlesson and complete the assessments. 5Mins then issues a certificate of completion for Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) (EU).

  • Certificates and e-signatures stored against each learner
  • Audit-ready records, ready whenever an auditor asks
  • Completion shows on the Compliance Dashboard in real time
Audience and regulation

Who it's for and the law it covers

Who it's for

  • Teams at crypto-asset service providers and token issuers operating in the EU
  • Compliance, risk and legal teams preparing for or maintaining CASP authorization
  • Product, trading and client-facing staff at crypto firms
  • Banks and fintechs adding crypto-asset services

Laws covered

  • Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 (MiCA). Sets EU-wide rules for issuers of crypto-assets and crypto-asset service providers. Its rules on asset-referenced tokens and e-money tokens have applied since 30 June 2024, and the rest since 30 December 2024, with transitional arrangements for existing providers ending by 1 July 2026 at the latest.
  • Regulation (EU) 2023/1113 (Transfer of Funds Regulation). Extends the travel rule to crypto-asset transfers, so CASPs must send and check information about the originator and beneficiary. It has applied since 30 December 2024.
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Your questions answered

Questions about MiCA training

How long is the MiCA course?

It's made up of 6 short microlessons. Learners can finish it in one sitting or spread it over a few days, and 5Mins sends reminders until it is done.

Is there a certificate?

Yes. Learners get a certificate of completion once they finish every microlesson and complete the situational tests. The record is stored in 5Mins for audits.

When did MiCA start to apply?

The rules on asset-referenced tokens and e-money tokens applied from 30 June 2024, and the rest of MiCA from 30 December 2024. Transitional arrangements for existing crypto-asset service providers end by 1 July 2026 at the latest.

Who should take this course?

Staff at crypto-asset issuers and crypto-asset service providers in the EU, especially compliance, risk, product, trading and client-facing teams, plus banks and fintechs adding crypto-asset services.

How often should staff take MiCA training?

Refresh it when rules or your services change, and at least every year for staff in key roles. In 5Mins you can set the course to repeat, for example every 12 months.

Can I try the MiCA course first?

Yes. Request a free sample lesson and book a short demo with our team. After your demo, we'll share sample lessons with you so you can see the format for yourself.

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