Tagged: mica

May 28, 2026 @ 8:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

ClearBank Europe has unveiled its Digital Asset Rails, a groundbreaking solution designed to revolutionize cross-border settlements by enabling programmable liquidity. The platform is operational, supporting clients in handling international payment transfers with seamless 24/7 fiat payouts in euros through SEPA Instant. Plans are now said… Read More

May 19, 2026 @ 3:33 pm By JD Alois  |  

Last week, Poland’s lower house of parliament (Sejm) passed a government-backed bill called the Crypto-Asset Market Act. The legislation implements the European Union’s crypto laws, namely the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA). Under these rules, the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) is required to regulate and approve… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 10:47 am By JD Alois  |  

Is Europe falling behind in crypto adoption and the development of the digital asset future of finance? It is difficult to argue that Europe is leading the race. While the European Union was quick to enact rules under the Markets in Crypto Assets regulation (MiCA),… Read More

May 13, 2026 @ 10:59 am By JD Alois  |  

Crypto exchange Paybis has received approval under the EU framework for Markets in Crypto Assets regulation (MiCA) and PSD2 for a payments service license. This means that Paybis can now offer crypto services across all EU member states and the EEA. The approval was issued… Read More

May 5, 2026 @ 7:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle’s (NYSE:CRCL) French subsidiary has obtained formal authorization from the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) to deliver specialized crypto-asset services. Granted on April 20, 2026, the approval positions Circle Internet Financial Europe SAS—commonly known as Circle France—to provide custody and transfer capabilities for the crypto-assets… Read More

April 27, 2026 @ 5:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency industry has entered a decisive new chapter. According to the latest industry analysis titled “The Year of Crypto 2026,” the dominant narrative has undergone a fundamental transformation. What was once defined by bold experimentation and speculative ventures has matured into a sector focused… Read More

April 9, 2026 @ 7:59 am By JD Alois  |  

Stablecoin platform Confirmo has been approved and licensed by the Central Bank of Ireland. Confirmo is now a fully regulated operational hub for the company’s entire European business. Under EEA passporting rules, the license grants Confirmo the right to offer its services across all 27… Read More

April 9, 2026 @ 7:32 am By JD Alois  |  

Netherlands based ClearBank has been approved under Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation. The company announced that it had received approval from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) to operate as a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP). The bank stated that it will… Read More

March 3, 2026 @ 9:21 am By JD Alois  |  

In Europe, many Electronic Money Token (EMT) transfers or payments qualify as regulated payment services under PSD2, meaning providers often need separate PSD2 authorization as a Payment Institution, or an Electronic Money Institution, in addition to their MiCA CASP registration if the transactions are via… Read More

February 17, 2026 @ 8:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets platform OKX announced a regulatory milestone: it has obtained a Payment Institution (PI) license in Malta. This authorization strengthens the company’s foothold across the European Union and enables fully compliant stablecoin-based payment services just ahead of critical EU rules taking effect in March… Read More

February 9, 2026 @ 9:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

France’s Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has issued a timely reminder to digital asset service providers (DASPs) about the impending end of a key transitional arrangement under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation. This update, released on February 5, 2026, emphasizes the need for prompt… Read More

February 3, 2026 @ 11:02 am By JD Alois  |  

The stablecoin market has now exceeded $300 billion, according to a Moody’s report. As regulatory clarity has emerged, more traditional financial services and Fintechs are entering the digital dollar game. At the end of 2025, the report states that settlement volumes had increased by 87% to… Read More

February 1, 2026 @ 10:35 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Fipto, a regulated payment infrastructure for stablecoins, has been granted the Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) licence by the French Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF). Fipto said it will now become the first European stablecoin payment player to hold both a Payment Institution (PI) licence and… Read More

January 26, 2026 @ 7:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Binance, which remains the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange in terms of global trading volume and scope of operations, has initiated expansion plans centered on regulatory adherence and user-centric enhancements. This year, the company is kicking off its initiatives in Greece, aiming to navigate the evolving… Read More

January 17, 2026 @ 2:14 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Crossmint, a digital asset and wallet infrastructure platform, has secured MiCA authorization with the Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV). Once registered, Crossmint will become a regulated crypto-asset service provider (CASP), joining a group of infrastructure providers authorized to offer compliant crypto asset services… Read More

December 12, 2025 @ 2:02 pm By JD Alois  |  

Zodia Custody has been granted a Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) license by Luxembourg’s Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF). This approval will enable Zodia Custody Europe to provide regulated digital asset custody services across EU Member States. Sophie Bowler, Chief Risk and Compliance… Read More

December 1, 2025 @ 9:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As this year finally draws to a close, the European Union is said to be entering a somewhat decisive phase in its effort to harmonize digital asset regulation under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. This, according to an update from Hacken which also noted… Read More

November 30, 2025 @ 11:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

KuCoin, a global crypto platform, announced that its European entity, KuCoin EU Exchange GmbH, has reportedly obtained a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license in Austria. This authorization allows KuCoin EU to offer “compliant” digital asset services across 29 countries in the European Economic Area (EEA,… Read More

November 28, 2025 @ 10:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockrise, a Dutch Bitcoin (BTC) focused startup, has been permitted to continue its financial services in the Netherlands and expand to the rest of Europe. The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) granted Blockrise its license under the new European MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets… Read More

November 26, 2025 @ 7:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital asset liquidity provider, Hyphe, has reportedly received a MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) license from German regulator, Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin). MiCA is intended to be a comprehensive EU framework for harmonizing crypto-asset rules across its member states. Its goals and objectives are to provide… Read More