51 stories about MICA from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Jul 26, 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.
The European Commission is seeking public comment on potential revisions to its crypto regulatory framework, specifically regarding stablecoins and decentralized finance.
WhiteBIT, a major European crypto exchange, has obtained a MiCA license in Austria, allowing it to operate across the EU. This comes just before the July 1 deadline when unlicensed exchanges must stop serving EU clients.
AllUnity has introduced SEKAU, a stablecoin fully backed by the Swedish krona, operating under the EU's MiCA framework. This move expands the company's stablecoin offerings and supports multi-chain transactions.
Malta's regulator is seeking feedback on a legal framework for decentralized finance (DeFi) and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), arguing that many DeFi projects are not fully decentralized. This move aims to bring more clarity to the rapidly evolving DeFi space under the MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulations.
As the MiCA grace period closes, only a fraction of registered firms hold full licenses, setting up the prospect of a wave of consolidation.
Malta's financial regulator is exploring whether parts of decentralized finance (DeFi) should fall under the EU's MiCA regulations. The MFSA is seeking feedback on how to assess decentralization, treating it as a spectrum rather than a binary concept.
Binance could be forced to exit the European Union after Greece is expected to reject its application for a MiCA license. This decision could impact millions of EU-based crypto users who rely on the platform.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki has vetoed a bill to implement the EU's MiCA framework for the third time. The move comes just weeks before the end of the transitional period for the EU's crypto regulations.
A key architect of the EU's MiCA framework argues that regulating decentralized finance (DeFi) should not be a priority. Instead, the focus should be on tokenization, which is transforming traditional finance. The European Commission is currently gathering feedback on the future of MiCA, which governs crypto markets in the EU.
Ledger's CTO warns that the EU's MiCA regulations are imposing steep compliance costs, stifling innovation for small crypto startups. The financial barriers are making it difficult for early-stage companies to survive in Europe's crypto market.
Crypto companies without MiCA authorization must stop serving EU clients from July 1, even if their license applications are still under review. This marks the end of the grace period for compliance with the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation.
UniCredit warns that Europe's deposit insurance may not be enough to cover stress from large stablecoin reserve accounts. Unlike the U.S., Europe's protection under MiCA rules is more limited.
Banca Sella is the first Italian bank to receive EU authorization for bitcoin and crypto services under the MiCA regulation. This milestone marks a significant step for crypto adoption in traditional banking.
The European Commission is reviewing its crypto regulations under MiCA and wants public input by August 31. This could lead to updates affecting how crypto is used and regulated in Europe.
The European Commission is asking for public input on whether its crypto regulations, known as MiCA, still work as markets and global policies change. This review could lead to updates affecting how crypto is used and regulated in the EU.
Zerohash Europe is the first company to obtain both a MiCA license and full EMI status, allowing it to offer stablecoin and brokerage services across the EU. This milestone could set a precedent for other crypto firms operating in Europe.