67 stories about MICA from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Oct 22, 2026.
The EU's MiCA crypto regulations are now fully in effect, but lawyers and industry executives expect uneven enforcement. Unauthorized crypto companies must wind down operations, but regulators may apply rules inconsistently.
Binance's Europe head Gillian Lynch says the company met Greece's licensing requirements and remains committed to the EU, despite withdrawing its MiCA application days before the July 1 deadline. Lynch argues that MiCA's success should be measured by the entities it licenses, not those it excludes.
Wavespace, the Bitcoin-only neobank, has achieved MiCA compliance and launched its self-custodial wavecard® that uses Nostr Wallet Connect to automatically top up from users’ Lightning nodes, eliminating custodial preloading risks.
As Europe's crypto rulebook takes full effect, industry leaders agree regulation is here to stay, but disagree over whether it protects consumers or favors the biggest firms.
The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) is now fully active in Europe, affecting crypto companies and users. Some firms gain clarity, while others face stricter compliance demands.
Poland is the only EU country where crypto firms can't obtain a MiCA license because President Karol Nawrocki refuses to sign the necessary law. This forces tech founders to seek approval from other EU nations to operate legally.
The European Union is reviewing its MiCA crypto regulations to address changes in the market, particularly around stablecoins and tokenization. This review comes as the initial July 1 deadline for compliance has passed, signaling potential updates to the landmark legislation.
European crypto companies are increasingly moving to Dubai to avoid strict EU regulations. The UAE offers faster licensing and a dedicated crypto regulator, making it an attractive alternative. Dubai lawyer Irina Heaver notes the shift is driven by the upcoming MiCA deadline.
Germany has approved the most crypto companies under the EU's MiCA regulations, with 244 firms licensed across the EU and EEA. The July 1 deadline for compliance is fast approaching, making this a critical moment for the industry.
European regulators are ordering unlicensed crypto firms to shut down by July 1, marking the end of the MiCA transitional period. This move aims to enforce compliance with new EU regulations, potentially wiping out non-compliant businesses.
Spain's financial regulator has stated there will be no exceptions or extensions for crypto firms, including Binance, to comply with the EU's MiCA regulations by the December 2025 deadline. Industry leaders are divided on MiCA, with some praising its clarity and others warning it may limit customer access to liquidity.
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has detailed a penalty framework that can strip non-compliant significant token issuers of up to 12.5% of their annual revenue. This move comes as the EU's landmark crypto regulations take effect, aiming to enforce stricter oversight in the industry.
Binance experienced over $400 million in net outflows last week, but early exchange flow data show no clear signs of a mass exodus from the platform ahead of the EU's MiCA transition deadline, despite rivals' efforts to attract users.
Crypto firms in the EU must obtain a MiCA license by July 1 or shut down. Spain's regulator has ruled out extensions, leaving Binance and others in limbo.
EU lawmakers have issued a nonbinding report urging the assessment of DeFi, staking, and NFT regulations. The report warns against fragmented national rules under MiCA and calls for a unified approach to crypto regulation.
Spain's financial regulator has ruled out any extensions for crypto companies to comply with the EU's MiCA regulations. This means firms must secure proper licensing by the deadline or face penalties. The deadline is July 2026.
Binance notified EU users it will suspend some services after withdrawing its MiCA license application in Greece, despite earlier saying it wasn't leaving Europe. The exchange had been working to comply with MiCA regulations, which came into effect in 2025, but failed to secure the necessary license. Affected users should prepare to move funds and close positions.
Binance formally withdrew its MiCA license application in Greece, one week after a report said it would be denied. The move leaves the future of its services in the EU uncertain, impacting thousands of European users.
Binance will limit EU onboarding and services from July 1 under MiCA rules after failing to gain authorization from a member state, while withdrawals remain available for users.
OpenPayd, a financial infrastructure provider, has obtained a MiCA license, allowing it to offer regulated crypto services in Europe. This move comes as stablecoin adoption continues to grow in the region, with OpenPayd supporting companies like Kraken.
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has ordered unlicensed crypto firms to stop serving EU clients and wind down operations. This move comes as the deadline for compliance with the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation approaches on July 1, 2026.
Bull Bitcoin has obtained a MiCA license in France while maintaining full self-custody and privacy features. Founder Francis Pouliot announced the self-financed, three-year achievement, highlighting successful PASSI and DORA cybersecurity audits without outsourcing core infrastructure.
OKX Europe's CEO predicts 80% of exchanges won't survive the EU's MiCA regulation, with unlicensed firms forced to cease operations by July 1. This could significantly reduce the number of available exchanges for European users.
Ripple has received preliminary approval from Luxembourg's financial regulator to operate under the EU's MiCA framework. This will allow Ripple to offer its stablecoin payment systems to European companies and expand its crypto services in the region.