The European Commission is considering whether staking should be classified as a licensed financial service separate from the Markets in Crypto-Assets framework, according to a MiCA review document cited by CryptoSlate. The consultation runs through Sept. 30. The review also examines whether Europe’s existing staking oversight is sufficient under item 66; if rules are deemed inadequate, companies could face new requirements. The analysis says excessively strict regulation could reduce staking returns and affect network security, while any legislative revision could have broader structural effects across Europe’s proof-of-stake ecosystem.