Monaco has submitted a draft bill to replace its 2022 crypto rules, aligning its regulatory environment with the MiCA framework and Financial Action Task Force standards. Evolving Beyond the 2022 Framework Monaco’s government has submitted a bill to its legislature to overhaul the Principality’s legal framework for crypto‑asset service providers, citing rapid growth in the […]
Bitcoin.com News•Terence Zimwara13 Aug
Dinaro's MiCA registration enhances Slovenia's fintech credibility, fostering trust and stability in the EU's evolving crypto market landscape.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team12 Aug
Slovenia entered the EU’s MiCA stablecoin register through electronic money institution Dinaro, as the update also added two new CASPs.
Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Helen Partz12 Aug
Flowdesk's dual regulatory approvals in Dubai and the EU enhance its global market reach, fostering institutional trust and compliance in crypto.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team11 Aug
Flowdesk’s VARA approval follows its MiCA authorization in France as crypto firms build regulated operations across major global markets.
Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi11 Aug
Only 281 of 1,343 crypto service providers operating across the European Economic Area have secured MiCA authorization after the EU’s final transition period expired on July 1, leaving more than 1,000 firms without approval under the bloc’s licensing regime. According…
Ripple says the regulatory groundwork for its European crypto business is now in place, shifting its focus from winning approvals to scaling. The push follows full MiCA authorization as Europe tightens rules for crypto service providers. Ripple Declares Europe Ready for Its Next Phase Ripple said in an Aug. 5, 2026, insight that the regulatory […]
Bitcoin.com News•Kevin Helms9 Aug
Impersionation frauds are increasing in number and potential danger.
European Union officials are preparing to revise the bloc’s MiCA crypto framework in 2027 as foreign stablecoin restrictions and faster U.S. rulemaking expose gaps in the existing regime. EU officials reportedly see MiCA revision as unavoidable European diplomats said policymakers…
While the EU’s Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union opened a consultation to decide whether to review MiCA’s provisions on stablecoins, several EU diplomats have declared that the decision has been taken and will also encompass other emerging technologies. EU Set To Review MiCA’s Provisions for Stablecoins The European Union (EU) […]
Bitcoin.com News•Sergio Goschenko8 Aug
Bridge has joined the EU’s MiCA register, increasing the number of authorized electronic money token issuers to 42 after securing regulatory approval in Luxembourg. According to the latest update published by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) on Wednesday,…
XRP’s MiCA approval has strengthened its long-term outlook as investors increasingly explore EiCrypto’s cloud hashing contracts for diversified crypto participation. The case for a bullish outlook on XRP has become clearer following its full MiCA approval, reigniting the debate over…
Stripe-owned Bridge has entered the EU MiCA register following Luxembourg approval, joining regulated providers under the bloc’s crypto framework.
Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Helen Partz7 Aug
European financial watchdogs warn that criminals are exploiting this market transition to steal funds. Fraudsters are impersonating official regulators or licensed exchanges to trick users into sending assets to fraudulent websites. Hundreds of Firms Forced to Close European regulators say criminals are taking advantage of the disruption caused by the EU’s new crypto rules, impersonating […]
Bitcoin.com News•Terence Zimwara7 Aug
The final implementation of all MiCA provisions has created a regulatory sandbox that leaves Europe disconnected from major stablecoin providers. Circle’s Senior Director, EU Strategy & Policy, Patrick Hansen, stressed that a review is necessary to make the framework more competitive and globally aligned. MiCA’s Current Implementation Leaves EU Users ‘Unprotected or Cut Off’ While […]
Bitcoin.com News•Sergio Goschenko6 Aug
Blockchain.com secured a VASP custody license from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, expanding its regulated crypto services in the region.
Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Helen Partz6 Aug
France's watchdog says fraudsters are impersonating its own staff to talk stranded customers into moving assets to fake websites.
The European Union's landmark Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework is creating an unexpected opportunity for crypto scammers.
U.Today•Alex Dovbnya6 Aug
Crypto firms failing to secure MiCA authorization by July 1 must wind down or restrict services to EU clients.
The Block•Timmy Shen6 Aug
Fraudsters have begun impersonating European financial regulators and licensed crypto businesses to exploit customers moving funds after the European Union’s MiCA licensing deadline reshaped the regional crypto market. The Financial Times, citing European regulators, reported that several watchdogs have identified…