European Commission to Propose Unified Regulator for Crypto and Stock Exchanges in December

The European Commission will present a proposal in December to establish a single regulatory authority overseeing cryptocurrency exchanges, stock markets, and clearing houses, similar to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The initiative aims to reduce fragmentation across national supervisors and streamline cross-border operations for financial firms across member states. One option under consideration involves expanding the European Securities and Markets Authority's mandate to cover major cross-border financial entities.