Gate Secures Malta Payments License for EU Expansion
Gate obtained a Malta Payment Institution license under PSD2, enabling regulated fiat and stablecoin payment services across the European Union.
AllUnity Launches MiCA-Compliant Swiss Franc Stablecoin
AllUnity, backed by Deutsche Bank’s asset management arm, has launched CHFAU, a Swiss franc-pegged stablecoin for institutional clients under MiCA compliance.
Austria Halts New Business at KuCoin EU Exchange
Austria’s financial regulator has barred KuCoin’s EU entity from onboarding new customers, citing gaps in key AML and sanctions compliance roles.
Bybit EU Expands USDC and EURC Access with New Stablecoin Campaigns
Bybit EU launched new campaigns centered on USDC and EURC to expand regulated stablecoin usage across trading, savings, and payments in Europe.
Polish President Vetoes MiCA Bill Again, Forcing Crypto Firms to Seek EU Licensing Abroad
Poland’s president has vetoed a second MiCA implementation bill, increasing regulatory uncertainty and pushing local crypto firms to pursue licensing in other EU jurisdictions.
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.
Binance Seeks MiCA Approval in Greece Ahead of EU Deadline
Binance has applied for a MiCA license in Greece as EU regulators press crypto firms to meet June compliance deadlines or exit key markets.
DZ Bank Secures MiCA License to Launch Retail Crypto Trading
Germany’s DZ Bank has received regulatory approval under the EU’s MiCA framework to roll out a retail crypto trading platform across its cooperative banking network.
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.
Spain to Enforce Full MiCA Rules Starting July 2026
Spain will fully implement the EU’s MiCA framework by mid-2026, alongside stricter crypto reporting rules under the DAC8 directive starting earlier that year.
OKX Sees Trading Growth Following US and EU Expansion
OKX reported a sharp increase in trading activity after expanding into regulated markets in the United States and Europe. The exchange cited licensing approvals and regulatory clarity as key drivers.
Polish Parliament Revives Crypto Bill, Sends to Senate
Poland’s lower house has approved a revived crypto bill aligned with the EU’s MiCA framework, sending the unchanged legislation to the Senate for review.
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.
Poland’s President Blocks Crypto Asset Bill amid Regulatory and Market Tensions
Poland’s president vetoed legislation intended to align the country with EU crypto-asset rules, setting up a regulatory gap.
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