Tokenisation and AI rise on ESMA’s 2027 supervisory agenda
The markets watchdog names digital innovation as a strategic supervisory priority alongside cyber resilience.
Looking toward 2027
ESMA announced on 23 September 2026 that digital innovation will become a new Union Strategic Supervisory Priority from 2027.
Initial focus
Regulators will examine how supervised firms use artificial intelligence and tokenisation, while continuing attention to cyber and operational resilience.
The broader significance
The announcement reflects the growing overlap between established financial markets and blockchain-based infrastructure.
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Information reflects publicly available material as of 28 October 2026. It is not legal or financial advice.