MiCA

MiCA

Policy

Ripple's preliminary crypto asset provider license in Luxembourg upgraded to fully compliant

The approval means Ripple is now fully MiCA-compliant for payments, financial institutions, corporates and businesses across all 30 European Economic Area countries.

The office building of CSSF, Luxembourg's financial authority. (CSSF/Media)

Policy

Binance says MiCA should be judged by who it licenses, not who it excludes

Europe head Gillian Lynch said Binance met Greece's licensing requirements and that the company remains committed to the EU, despite withdrawing its MiCA application days before the July 1 deadline.

Binance Head of Europe Gillian Lynch. (Binance/Media)

Policy

Three years after MiCA became law, Europe's crypto framework is undergoing a rethink

Europe’s MiCA regime is now up for review, known colloquially as “MiCA 2.0,” through a consultation that closes around September.

ESMA offices. (ESMA/Media)

Policy

Europe's MiCA rollout sparks debate over who wins under new crypto rules

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.

ESMA offices. (ESMA/Media)

Policy

Europe is rewriting its landmark crypto rulebook MiCA as hard July 1 deadline passes

The EU is reviewing whether its landmark crypto regulation MiCA needs updating for a market reshaped by stablecoins and tokenization.

European Union (Antoine Schibler/Unsplash)

Policy

Why Poland is the only EU country where crypto firms can't get a MiCA license

President Karol Nawrocki refuses to sign a law that gives the regulator power to approve companies, forcing tech founders to look outside their own borders for permission to operate.

Polish President Karol Nawrocki

Policy

Dubai set for crypto firm influx as MiCA deadline pushes companies to reassess Europe

Dubai lawyer Irina Heaver says European founders are flocking to the UAE for faster licensing, a dedicated crypto regulator and access to markets beyond Europe.

Irina Heaver, crypto lawyer NeosLegal. (Irina Heaver/NeosLegal)

Finance

MiCA's looming deadline could leave 10 million crypto users without a platform in the EU

As MiCA takes full effect on July 1, SwissBorg's Alex Fazel told CoinDesk users should choose platforms built to withstand EU regulators' tightening oversight.

People standing in a line, silhouetted against a large window.

Policy

Europe’s unlicensed crypto firms face ‘wipeout’ as MiCA deadline hits

European regulator ESMA called on unauthorized crypto-asset service providers to wind down their businesses in an orderly manner as the MiCA transitional period ends on July 1.

ESMA headquarters, white office block.

Finance

Coinbase and OKX try to lure in Binance’s EU users after it failed to secure a MiCA license

Brian Armstrong of Coinbase and Star Xu of OKX offered new users sign up bonuses of up to 8% of their deposits or transfers from other accounts.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong at the White House