[ESMA Proposes Expanding MiCA Regulations to Cover DeFi Gateways, Staking, and Crypto Lending Services] According to Cointelegraph, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has proposed expanding the scope of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations to include DeFi gateways, staking, and crypto lending services within the regulatory framework. Additionally, ESMA has suggested strengthening restrictions on unauthorized stablecoin services to further regulate the EU crypto-asset market. The proposal is currently in the regulatory discussion phase and may subsequently impact the business models and compliance requirements of crypto service providers in the EU region.