67 stories about MICA from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Oct 22, 2026.
The Cardano Foundation is urging EU policymakers not to extend the bloc’s MiCA crypto rules to decentralized finance and staking. It argues regulation should focus on financial risks rather than the technology involved, warning that overlapping requirements could leave crypto businesses unsure which rules apply.
France's parliament has approved an amendment that would end tax deferral when people trade crypto into MiCA-compliant stablecoins, with the change set to begin in January 2027. The reported 31% levy means swapping into a stablecoin may trigger a tax bill rather than simply postponing tax until a later sale.
The European Banking Authority has classified Circle’s USDC as the EU’s first “significant” e-money token under MiCA. New supervisory responsibilities are due to begin on November 12, with French and EU authorities overseeing the stablecoin.
Qivalis has secured authorization from the Dutch central bank to operate as an electronic money institution, a regulatory step toward offering onchain euro settlement infrastructure under MiCA rules. The project is backed by BBVA, BNP Paribas and ING, though the announcement does not specify a launch date or product details.
Bitpanda's co-CEO Christian Trummer said the EU's MiCA regulations have increased trust in regulated crypto platforms. He called for stricter enforcement against noncompliant firms, citing the need for a level playing field.
Circle, the issuer of USDC, has criticized the European Union's MiCA regulations for requiring stablecoins to hold reserves in bank deposits. The company argues for more flexible rules to prevent major stablecoins from leaving Europe. Circle's stance aligns with the European Central Bank's call for adjustments.
EU regulators are investigating Binance’s use of a MiCA exemption to continue operating in Europe. The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is pushing for stricter enforcement of crypto regulations. This could impact millions of EU-based users who rely on Binance for their crypto services.
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has proposed new rules for crypto lending and firms providing access to DeFi protocols under the MiCA framework. This move aims to bring more clarity and regulation to the rapidly growing crypto lending sector.
Banks now account for nearly one in four providers on the EU’s MiCA crypto register, doubling their presence since late June. This shift highlights traditional finance's growing interest in regulated crypto services. The ESMA register now includes 23% banks, up from 11.5% in June.
ECB President Christine Lagarde reportedly intervened to block Binance’s EU MiCA license application in Greece, even though regulators had previously deemed it complete. Binance has not directly addressed the report but reaffirmed its commitment to securing authorization in Europe.
Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin is targeting the $13 trillion corporate treasury market, with plans to expand into Europe under the MiCA regulatory framework. The stablecoin has already seen significant growth, driven by payments and capital markets, with a current market cap of $2.4 billion.
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has raised concerns about Polymarket and Kalshi operating in the EU, suggesting their event contracts might fall under existing bans on binary options, the MiCA crypto framework, or national gambling laws. This adds to the platforms' regulatory challenges in multiple jurisdictions.
The EU is reviewing whether to include crypto lending under MiCA, but DeFi lending vaults complicate regulation by obscuring who should be held accountable. This could lead to stricter oversight but also push innovation offshore.
Austrian regulators fined cryptocurrency exchange Bitpanda €70,000 for failing to submit a mandatory white paper and omitting required disclosures in marketing materials. This marks the first publicly disclosed enforcement action under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation.
Scammers are impersonating regulators and licensed crypto exchanges to steal funds from users forced to migrate accounts after the EU's MiCA deadline. The fraud wave highlights the risks of regulatory transitions in the crypto space.
Blockchain.com has obtained a VASP custody license in the Cayman Islands, adding to its recent regulatory approvals in Europe. This move strengthens its position as a regulated crypto service provider in key global markets.
Europe's new crypto regulations, like MiCA, are pushing companies to merge or partner with banks. This could reshape the industry by making it more stable but less competitive.
OKX Europe now lets users swap Tether’s USDT for Circle’s USDC, which complies with the EU’s MiCA stablecoin regulations. This move comes as MiCA reshapes the European stablecoin market, offering a voluntary path away from USDT.
After Binance suspended services in the EU, 70% of user withdrawals went to self-custody wallets, while only 30% moved to MiCA-regulated platforms. This highlights the challenges of regulatory compliance in the crypto space.
EU officials are reportedly considering updates to the MiCA framework, known as “MiCA 2.0,” to include non-EU stablecoin issuers. This move follows the US's stablecoin law and aims to address tokenized payments and deposits.
The European Parliament wants more analysis of decentralized finance, staking, and NFTs now that the MiCA framework's transition period has ended. This could lead to new regulations affecting crypto users across the EU.
Ripple has obtained a full MiCA license in Luxembourg, allowing it to offer regulated crypto services throughout the European Economic Area. This marks a significant step toward mainstream crypto adoption in Europe.
Belgium’s financial regulator has added six crypto firms to its fraudulent CASP list, warning consumers about unregistered providers. This action comes just days after the EU’s MiCA regulation deadline for crypto firms to register.
Ripple's preliminary crypto asset provider license in Luxembourg has been upgraded to fully compliant, meaning it is now MiCA-compliant for payments, financial institutions, corporates, and businesses across all 30 European Economic Area countries.