The European Securities and Markets Authority has published the latest edition of its Spotlight on Markets newsletter, covering key activities and publications from June and July 2026. This edition includes a statement on the end of the MiCA transitional period, calling on unauthorised crypto-asset service providers to wind down their activities. The newsletter highlights the final report on simplifying transaction reporting, which identifies potential annual savings of up to €1 billion through a "report once" approach. ESMA is also calling on firms to finalise preparations ahead of T+1 settlement deadlines. The publication of the 2025 Annual Report is featured, focusing on stronger supervision, regulatory simplification, and innovation. The newsletter includes key publications such as the ESAs' first annual report on major ICT-related incidents under the Digital Operational Resilience Act and a consultation on technical advice to simplify the EU Taxonomy disclosure framework. ESMA has authorised EuroCTP as the Consolidated Tape Provider for shares and exchange-traded funds, and selected Etrading Software as the Consolidated Tape Provider for OTC derivatives. Other updates cover preliminary findings on the Active Account Requirement under EMIR and a report on the supervision of cross-border investment services. The Spotlight on Markets newsletter is published regularly and is available on ESMA's website, with regular updates also available on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram. The newsletter provides a comprehensive overview of ESMA's activities and publications, serving as a valuable resource for those interested in EU financial markets regulation and supervision.