MiCA White Papers: Do Europe’s New Rules Help or Hurt Crypto Innovation?
The full implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) in the European Union has been received by some sectors as the end of the legal
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Bitpanda Hit With a $82,000 Fine in Austria’s First Published MiCA Enforcement Case
TL;DR Bitpanda received a €70,000 fine from Austria’s FMA, marking the first sanctions case under the MiCA regulation in the country. The violation consisted of failing
Ireland’s New AML Strategy Imposes Enhanced Checks on Private Crypto Wallets
TL;DR: Ireland published its first National AML Strategy, which includes enhanced controls on transfers involving private cryptocurrency wallets. The EU Funds Transfer Regulation requires greater due
MiCA Restrictions Leave 14 EU Stablecoin Issuers Without Custody Rights
TL;DR Stablecoins issued by 14 of the 23 authorized issuers in the EU cannot offer custody of their own tokens under the MiCA regulation. Only nine
Circle Claims USDC Alone Complies With EU MiCA Among Top Stablecoins
TL;DR: Circle states that USDC is the only stablecoin in the top 10 by market capitalization that complies with the EU’s MiCA regulatory framework. The 60%
Stripe’s Bridge Enters EU MiCA Register After Luxembourg Approval
ESMA’s interim MiCA register lists Bridge Building S.A., commercially known as Bridge, as an authorised crypto-asset service provider in Luxembourg. The record names Luxembourg’s Commission de
EU Watchdogs Flag Scam Surge After Fraudsters Mimic Crypto Firms Exploiting MiCA Rules
TL;DR EU watchdogs warned that fraudsters are impersonating crypto companies and regulators after MiCA’s July 1 deadline created confusion among investors across Europe. French authorities identified
ESMA Adds 12 More Firms to MiCA Register in Fourth Update Since July 1 Deadline
TL;DR ESMA added 12 firms to its MiCA register on July 31, raising the number of authorized crypto-asset service providers across Europe to 321. New approvals
Europe’s MiCA Rules Accelerate Stablecoin Consolidation Around USDCÂ
The entry into force of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation has transformed the operational landscape of digital assets in the European Union. What began as
Hungary Streamlines Crypto Rules and Issues First MiCA License to CoinCash
TL;DR Regulatory shift: Hungary repealed its crypto validator rule after the requirement disrupted the market and pushed providers to suspend services. MiCA authorization: CoinCash secured approval
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