MiCA: The good, the bad and the ugly of the EU’s crypto rules
The European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulatory framework isn’t all good, but it provides a level of clarity foreign to the United States.
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France updates its crypto licensing regime to synchronize with MiCA
The amendments will become obligatory by January 1, 2024 and must be taken into account in by applicants for enhanced DASP registration.
European regulator releases consultative paper on MiCA standards for crypto asset service providers
The European Securities and Markets Authority will release three consultations as it fulfills its mandate under MiCA regulations.
MiCA's stablecoin transaction cap stifles crypto adoption, say lawyers
With a $216 million cap to be imposed on stablecoins such as USDT and USDC, some say crypto adoption could be “stifled” under MiCA unless it changes.
European trade body warns against the exclusion of DeFi from MiCA
The trade body recommended creating a taxonomy for the DeFi ecosystem and a consistent regulatory framework along with different levels of centralization.
9 key steps for ensuring compliance with incoming MiCA regulations
Crypto companies operating in the EU must begin work now to comply with MiCA and assess how it might affect their global operations.
EU regulator will launch MiCA consultation starting in July
The MiCA framework suggested a roughly 18-month timeline to fully take effect, with regulators and lawmakers seeming to go through proposals aimed at ensuring a smooth implementation.
Ripple welcomes MiCA regulation as US lawsuit highlights lack of clarity
Ripple's operations gear up in Europe and Asian markets despite an ongoing lawsuit instituted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
EU starts countdown to crypto legislation, adds MiCA to official journal
MiCA, which comes into effect by the end of 2024, aims to create a consistent regulatory framework for crypto assets among European Union member states.
Blockchain technology platform Bakkt looks toward Europe after MiCA
Bakkt’s chief product officer, Dan O’Prey, expressed his optimism about the future of Bitcoin and the company’s outlook on regulated markets when he chatted with Cointelegraph at Bitcoin 2023.