AI, tokenization focus of new initiative by European markets watchdog
( September 24, 2026, 09:17 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: AI and tokenization will be the initial focus of a new supervisory initiative by Europe's financial markets watchdog, the European Securities and Markets Authority, or ESMA. In a statement, it said its new Union Strategic Supervisory Priority to ensure supervisors have the expertise and capacity to oversee the use of new technologies would run alongside the previous initiative focusing on cyber and operational resilience which has been in place since 2025.The statement follows and the fact sheet is attached below....
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