Bitget Names Oliver Stauber to Lead EU MiCA Expansion
Bitget has appointed former Bitpanda legal chief Oliver Stauber as CEO of Bitget EU to oversee its MiCA licensing process and establish a Vienna-based hub.
OKX Launches EU Stablecoin Payment Card
OKX has introduced a Mastercard-linked payment card in Europe that allows verified users to spend USDC and USDG through a regulated issuer.
Bitcoin DeFi Faces MiCA Stress Test Ahead of July 2026
The EU’s MiCA framework will fully apply by July 2026, tightening oversight on crypto intermediaries while testing the resilience of Bitcoin-linked DeFi activity.
Italy Sets Firm MiCA Deadline for Crypto Platforms
Italy’s markets regulator has set a hard December 30, 2025, deadline for crypto platforms to apply for MiCA authorization or exit the market.
EU Plan Expands ESMA Authority over Crypto and Capital Markets
The European Commission has proposed expanding ESMA’s supervisory powers over crypto firms and key market infrastructure as the bloc seeks to streamline oversight and close competitiveness gaps with the United States.
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