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The Technological Phenomenon Framing Innovation in EU Policymaking toward MiCA

Kwakernaak, Fenna (2025) The Technological Phenomenon Framing Innovation in EU Policymaking toward MiCA.

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Abstract:This thesis uses both philosophical views on technology and policy paradigms to understand the processes towards the European Union markets in crypto-assets regulation. As digital finance grows in complexity and significance, the EU has sought to establish comprehensive policy frameworks to address the regulatory challenges posed by innovations such as blockchain. This study explores the question: To what extent do technological phenomena, and their compelling ideas, shape the policymaking process within the EU, particularly in the development of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation? To address this question, the thesis combines philosophical and policy analysis. It draws on the works of Heidegger, Gehlen, and Ellul. These perspectives are analysed alongside Peter Hall’s theory of policy paradigms and social learning. Using the MiCA regulation as an empirical case study, the thesis explores how EU policymakers navigate the interplay between technological imperatives and shifting policy ideas. The findings suggest that MiCA represents a significant regulatory response to the challenges of digital finance, shaped by both technological determinants and changing policy paradigms. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of the role of technology and ideas in EU policymaking, offering insights for future studies on the regulatory implications of emerging digital technologies.
Item Type:Essay (Master)
Faculty:BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences
Subject:08 philosophy, 88 social and public administration
Programme:Public Administration MSc (60020)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/105169
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