MiCA
eToro EU Approved for Crypto in Germany, Custody Remains with Tangany
- The EU unit is MiCA-authorized, not a trading platform, acting as counterparty for client trades.
- The firm now allows European users to deposit funds in eight currencies via card or bank transfer.
Tuesday, 16/09/2025 | 14:40 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Italian, French, and Austrian Regulators Propose MiCA Changes to EU Crypto Oversight
- Non-EU platforms serving European clients could face tighter restrictions.
- Cybersecurity audits and centralized white paper filings are required to ensure security and legal clarity.
Monday, 15/09/2025 | 09:52 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CFTC to “Explore” Allowing MiCA-Authorized Platforms to Serve U.S. Markets
- Acting Chairperson Caroline Pham said: "CFTC will explore whether trading platforms authorized under the MiCA regulations qualify under the CFTC frameworks."
- Many U.S. crypto firms have reportedly relocated outside the U.S. due to regulatory uncertainty.
Monday, 08/09/2025 | 17:16 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Bybit Pursues MiFID License for EU Derivatives, Phases Out MT5 for In-House TraFi
- The exchange launched Bybit.EU under MiCA compliance and plans further expansion in Europe.
- The firm is also developing a Web3 wallet, an RFQ system for institutional users, and a yield interface.
Wednesday, 06/08/2025 | 11:23 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Coinbase Announces EU MiCA License From Luxembourg Regulator
- Prior to obtaining the MiCA license, Coinbase operated through separate national licenses in countries such as Germany, France, Ireland, and the Netherlands.
- Other major exchanges like OKX, Crypto.com, and Bybit have also secured MiCA licenses.
Friday, 20/06/2025 | 15:42 GMT by
Jared Kirui
12 ESMA Market Abuse Rules That Your Business Must Follow—August 27 Deadline
- The new guidelines demand specialized surveillance for blockchain-specific risks, social media monitoring.
- Are you and your business ready? We explain what the changes are about and how to prepare for them.
Thursday, 05/06/2025 | 08:53 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
BaFin Grants MiCA License to BitGo Europe for EU Crypto Operations
- The license allows BitGo to operate legally across all 27 EU member states under a unified regulatory framework.
- With growing approvals for services such as staking and stablecoin issuance, the EU has become increasingly active in crypto regulation.
Monday, 12/05/2025 | 17:31 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Kraken Launches Crypto-as-a-Service Tool; Adds Forex Perpetual Futures
- Embed supports over 370 digital assets, utilizing existing liquidity and market infrastructure.
- bunq is the first to use Kraken Embed, as crypto adoption and MiCA drive more partnerships.
Wednesday, 30/04/2025 | 14:44 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Google Tightens Crypto Ad Policy in Europe to Comply with MiCA and CASP Regulations
- New policy may boost investor safety but increase compliance costs for smaller crypto firms.
- Some see Google’s update as legal risk avoidance, not real investor protection improvement.
Monday, 14/04/2025 | 13:17 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Malta Issues $1.2 Million Fine to OKX for Past AML Failures amid MiCA License
- FIAU Malta fined OKX’s Okcoin Europe for multiple AML failures detected in 2023.
- EU regulators are investigating OKX for its potential role in laundering $100 million from Bybit.
Friday, 04/04/2025 | 14:14 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
4 Experts Predict “MiCA Won't Drown Competition Out—It Will Drive Innovation Further”
- Finance Magnates spoke with industry representatives about how the new EU regulations will impact cryptocurrencies.
- The CEO of ZondaCrypto pointed out that billions of dollars have already flowed out of non-compliant Tether.
- Smaller entities may be pushed out of the market, further strengthening the dominance of larger players.
Wednesday, 05/03/2025 | 13:45 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Binance Delists 9 Stablecoins in Europe amid MiCA Compliance and Sale Rumors
- Stablecoins compliant with MiCA, including USDC and EURI, will remain available on the platform.
- Earlier, the firm denied rumors of being for sale, attributing them to a competitor's PR strategy.
Monday, 03/03/2025 | 10:44 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“The Knee on Crypto's Neck is Lifting”: Hidden Road's Higgins on MiCA, Industry's Future
- Finance Magnates spoke with Hidden Road's International CEO, Michael Higgins, about recent crypto regulations in Europe.
- Higgins states that “having a pro-innovative regulation like we did in the early days of the Internet is really important.”
Friday, 21/02/2025 | 08:46 GMT by
CySEC Approval Enables eToro for Crypto Services Across the EU Under MiCA
- The firm expands crypto offerings in Europe, enabling services under MiCA and MiFID.
- The company, with over 38 million registered users in 75 countries, offers more than 100 cryptos.
Wednesday, 19/02/2025 | 10:41 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
EU Watchdog Wants Crypto Exchanges and Companies Staff to Hit the Books
- The regulator has released draft guidelines requiring crypto service providers to ensure staff giving advice meet strict knowledge standards.
- The proposal mandates minimum qualifications and annual training for customer-facing crypto professionals.
Monday, 17/02/2025 | 12:12 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
French Regulators Remove Bybit from Blacklist, Crypto Exchange Now Targets MiCA License
- The exchange had been placed on the AMF blacklist in May 2022 for failing to comply with local financial regulations
- Despite progress in France, Bybit continues to face regulatory challenges in other countries, such as Malaysia.
Friday, 14/02/2025 | 18:44 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Bulgaria Emerges Over Lithuania as Bitget's Compliance Hub in MiCA Preparations
- Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has received regulatory approval to operate as a Virtual Asset Service Provider in Bulgaria.
- The license permits the company to offer trading and custody as it prepares for broader EU regulatory compliance.
Friday, 14/02/2025 | 10:00 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
CySEC’s €17 Million 2025 Budget Focuses on Regulatory Oversight and Tech Enhancements
- Over the past three years, the regulator has imposed €7.9 million in fines for regulatory violations.
- The number of supervised entities has grown by 11.8%, reaching 834 by the end of 2024.
Monday, 27/01/2025 | 12:47 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Crypto Firms May Need to Split Services into Separate Companies Under MiCA
- ESMA's latest opinion introduces stricter requirements for crypto-asset service providers, including potential legal entity separation.
- Others include enhanced personal transaction monitoring and broader remuneration definitions to prevent conflicts of interest.
Monday, 27/01/2025 | 07:34 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
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