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Crypto Exchange Bullish's European Arm Wins MiCA License in Germany

Bullish, whose parent company Bullish Group is also the owner of CoinDesk, began trading on the New York Stock Exchange last month.

Frankfurt, Germany (Sinan Erg/Unsplash)

Politika

ECB President Lagarde Calls for Firm Safeguards on Foreign Stablecoins

Stablecoins should comply with the bloc’s regulatory standards before operating on EU soil, Lagarde argued.

ECB President Christine Lagarde (Alexandros Michailidis/Shutterstock)

Politika

Crypto Exchange Gemini Secures MiCA License in Malta, Expands European Footprint

The approval is a significant step in Gemini’s EU strategy, allowing the firm to roll out its trading products and services to customers across the region.

Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss at the White House on July 18, 2025. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Politika

Crypto Asset Manager CoinShares Secures EU-Wide MiCA License

The license, granted by France's AMF, allows it to offer crypto portfolio management services across the European Union.

European Union Flag (Christian Lue / Unsplash / Modified by CoinDesk)

Politika

Europe’s Financial Watchdog Probes Malta Over Fast-Track MiCA Authorizations

ESMA questioned the timing of the authorization of a certain “CASP entity” where “material issues remained unresolved or pending remediation at the time of the authorisation.”

Malta (Ludovica Dri/Unsplash)

Haber Analizi

'Like Ordering McDonald's:' Malta's MiCA Fast-Track Draws Oversight Concerns

Some people think Malta is nimble and innovative when it comes to regulation. But others see a fast track to regulatory arbitrage.

Malta (Ludovica Dri/Unsplash)

Politika

Bitvavo Secures a MiCA License From the Netherlands

The company joins Kraken, Coinbase and Bybit who have also received MiCA licenses to operate in Europe.

Amsterdam buildings (Unsplash/  Azhar J)

Politika

Crypto Exchange Kraken Wins MiCA License in Ireland

Kraken will now be able to offer crypto services across the 30 countries in the European Economic Area

Kraken

Politika

Coinbase Wins European MiCA License in Luxembourg

Coinbase joins other major exchanges like Bybit, OKX and Crypto.com in being able to operate across the European Union.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Politika

Crypto Exchange Bybit Granted MiCA License in Austria

Bybit has been granted a MiCA license in Austria, according to Austria regulator FMA’s website.

Bybit lost roughly $1.5 billion in crypto to a theft Friday. (appshunter.io/Unsplash)