#MiCA

Highlights: Coinbase has acquired complete MiCA authorization through the Luxembourg CSSF regulator. The license will give access to the 27 member states of the EU. Luxembourg takes the position of Ireland as a formal EU hub of Coinbase. The financial […]

Highlights: OKX has launched licensed exchanges in Germany and Poland to expand its presence in Europe. The launch follows approval of a license by the recently introduced MiCA laws. OKX is facing legal issues in the US and Thailand but […]

Highlights: Bitstamp has secured a CASP license from Luxembourg’s CSSF under EU MiCA regulations. Trading, custody, and order execution services are available in all EU and EEA countries with the license. The company is making steps to offer more services […]

Highlights: Visa brings stablecoin payments to Latin America with support from Bridge and Lead Bank for easy card use. Users pay with stablecoins while merchants receive local currency without handling crypto directly. Visa will introduce the card services to other […]

Highlights: OKX was fined $1.2M by Malta for past anti-money laundering breaches. FIAU flagged OKX’s onboarding, monitoring, and risk assessment failures. OKX recently improved compliance and hired a new legal officer amid regulatory scrutiny. Malta’s Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) […]

Highlights: OKX is under investigation after hackers laundered stolen crypto through its platform. Authorities have the power to revoke the license of a platform if it does not put enough measures in place to prevent illegal activities. The platform has […]

Highlights: BBVA gets approval to offer Bitcoin and Ether trading in Spain, starting with a small group of users.  Customers can manage crypto and banking in one app.  BBVA expands crypto services in Spain after its success in Switzerland. Spanish […]

Highlights: DekaBank has partnered with Boerse Stuttgart Digital to offer secure trading of cryptocurrencies for institutional investors. DekaBank will offer crypto services under the regulation of MiCA rules. More German banks are looking to venture into digital asset markets. DekaBank […]

Highlights: ESMA proposes new guidelines for crypto service providers under MiCA. Advisors need formal education, supervised experience, and annual competency reviews. Firms must document compliance and conduct internal reviews to meet regulatory standards. The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) […]

Highlights: Gemini receives in-principle approval for an Investment Firm license from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). The license will allow Gemini to offer regulated perpetual futures and options across the EU and EEA under MiFID II. This approval supports […]

Highlights: Bitpanda receives a MiCA license from Germany’s BaFin, strengthening compliance and operational reach across the EU. The license enables expansion into all 27 EU member states with one unified framework. MiCA sets a global standard for regulating crypto assets […]

Highlights: Gemini selects Malta as its MiCA compliance hub after securing a Virtual Financial Assets license. Malta’s proactive approach supports Gemini’s European operations under MiCA regulations. MiCA’s implementation has streamlined compliance for crypto firms across Europe, enhancing regulatory clarity. Gemini […]