#MiCA

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 […]

Highlights: Crypto.com has taken a step forward in its European nation’s expansion project by securing its MiCA license. The license approval will allow the trading platform to offer its services to millions of users across 27 European countries. Crypto.com acknowledged […]

Highlights: Boerse Stuttgart Digital obtains the MiCA license from BaFin to operate its crypto services across the EU. This MiCA license helps crypto firms provide services in all 27 EU member states. Germany was able to get the required legislation […]

Highlights: Kraken acquires BCM, a Dutch crypto broker, expanding its European footprint and services before MiCA regulations take effect. The acquisition enhances Kraken’s registered VASP status in France and Poland, strengthening compliance and client experience. BCM clients will access Kraken’s […]

Highlights: Bitvavo partners with Nasdaq to enhance market surveillance and detect abuse Nasdaq’s tool will help Bitvavo comply with new EU MiCA regulations  Bitvavo aims to recover €280 million and improve market integrity with Nasdaq’s technology Bitvavo, the leading Euro […]

Highlights: Circle secured the EU’s E-Money license under MiCA regulations. The EMI license allows Circle to issue USDC and EURC in the EU. This positions Circle to potentially surpass Tether as Europe’s leading stablecoin issuer. Jeremy Allaire, co-founder and CEO […]

Highlights: Ledger’s Seth Hertlein criticizes MiCA’s complexity and cost, arguing it will stifle EU crypto startups’ competitiveness. Robinhood’s Bitstamp acquisition is seen as a response to MiCA, highlighting concerns over the impact of the regulation. Despite criticisms, MiCA has been […]

Highlights: The EU’s new MiCA regulation targets the elimination of MEV to ensure fair cryptocurrency trading. MultiversX stands out by preventing transaction reordering and aligning with EU standards for market fairness. ESMA’s draft standards call for detailed reporting on MEV, […]