OKX Europe lets users convert USDT to MiCA-compliant USDC
The feature offers European customers a voluntary path away from Tether’s USDT as MiCA rules reshape the region’s stablecoin market. Source:Cointelegraph
ESMA Adds 14 New CASPs to MiCA Register as Licensing Slows
ESMA adds 14 CASPs to its MiCA register, with banks and Ripple Payments Europe among the new entries as total providers reach 294. Source:Cointelegraph
BitPay secures Dutch licensing under MiCA, plans to expand stablecoin payments
The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets approved BitPay’s application as a cryptoasset service provider under the Markets in CryptoAssets requirements.…
Crypto firms face AML risks during post-MiCA migration, says AMLA chair
AMLA is expanding its crypto oversight as firms complete the transition to the EU’s MiCA licensing regime. Source:Cointelegraph
Global law firm launches MiCA compliance tool as crypto companies navigate new EU rules
Reed Smith’s Aquarius platform automates regulatory filings and legal workflows as demand for MiCA compliance tools grows across Europe. Source:Cointelegraph
MiCA licensing only the beginning as crypto custodians face scrutiny
A MiCA license allows crypto firms to operate in the EU, but the ESMA’s review will test whether custodians can meet the required security and resilience…
Regulators invited Binance to seek new licenses after MiCA setback, co-CEO says
Binance is exploring new licensing paths into Europe while continuing to expand its regulatory footprint in Asia, says coCEO Richard Teng. Source:Cointelegraph
Officials set to revise MiCA to cover non-EU stablecoin issuers: Report
EU officials reportedly plan to consider changes to the Markets in CryptoAssets framework, dubbed by some as “MiCA 2.0,” in response to a US stablecoin law and…
ESMA turns spotlight on crypto custody risks after MiCA transition
The EU securities regulator will assess custody providers’ key management, incident response and reliance on thirdparty technology providers.…
EU lawmakers adopt digital assets policy stance after MiCA transition ends
The European Parliament adopted a digital assets report calling for further assessment of DeFi, staking, crypto lending and NFTs after MiCA’s transition period…
MiCA-compliant euro stablecoins grew 128% before MiCA transition ended, says Decta
Decta's report said the market cap of eight MiCAcompliant euro stablecoins rose to $673.9 million in the year before Europe’s CASP transition period ended.…
Ripple secures full MiCA license for crypto services across Europe
The Luxembourg approval completes the company's MiCA licensing process, enabling it to provide regulated cryptoasset services across the European Economic…