MiCA

Highlights: European Commission may grant ESMA greater authority over EU crypto firms. ESMA’s new oversight could cause uncertainty for companies already following MiCA rules. The draft still requires approval from the EU Parliament and member states. The European Commission plans […]

Highlights: Zerohash has secured MiCA license from the Dutch AFM for crypto and stablecoin services. The new license extends Zerohash’s regulatory reach across Europe. Mastercard is reportedly in talks for a $2 billion Zerohash acquisition. The stablecoin firm Zerohash has […]

Highlights: Revolut secures MiCA license to operate regulated crypto services across 30 EEA countries. The firm introduces Crypto 2.0 with over 280 tokens and zero-fee staking up to 22% APY. The approval strengthens Revolut’s role as a major player in […]

Highlights: French authorities are inspecting Binance and other crypto exchanges for EU compliance. The checks focus on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism measures. Europe is strengthening crypto regulations and stablecoin rules across all member states. French authorities have been inspecting Binance […]

Highlights: BBVA and SGX FX partner to launch 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum trading under Europe’s MiCA regulation. BBVA becomes the first EMEA bank to use SGX FX’s crypto infrastructure for retail clients. The deal expands BBVA’s regulated crypto services with […]

Highlights: Deutsche Börse Group and Circle have collaborated to drive the adoption of stablecoins in Europe MiCA compliance is providing Circle with a competitive edge over non-compliant competitors. The collaboration brings stablecoins to regulated trading, settlement, and custody platforms Circle […]

Highlights: Nine major European banks join to create a euro-backed digital stablecoin by 2026. The stablecoin aims to enable fast, low-cost payments across borders anytime globally. Project sparks debate online because this initiative potentially challenges the European Central Bank’s digital […]

Highlights: BitGo is expanding in Europe with BaFin approval for regulated custody, staking, and trading services. Institutions gain unified access to custody, trading, and settlement within one regulated platform. The move strengthens Europe’s institutional crypto ecosystem and accelerates market adoption. […]

Highlights: The President of the ECB urges EU and non-EU stablecoin issuers to follow strict reserve rules. Weak oversight and mixed issuances could create loopholes, increasing investor redemption risks. Global stablecoin developments, including the U.S., EU, and China, raise financial […]

Highlights: Before MiCA, OKX received a fine of 2.6M in the Netherlands because of providing unregistered services. The penalty applies to activities conducted between July 2023 and August 2024. OKX has also received a license under MiCA and remains active […]

Highlights: CoinShares secures MiCA license from France’s AMF, expanding regulated services across the EU. The license enables crypto portfolio services across the EU’s €33 trillion asset market. CoinShares now operates in eight EU countries, expanding institutional crypto access. CoinShares has […]

Highlights: Ripple has applied for an EMI license in Luxembourg to expand the RLUSD stablecoin. The banking network in Luxembourg promotes the RLUSD stablecoin to comply with EU rules regarding reserves. RLUSD has seen strong traction, with over $500M in […]