Ripple received CASP approval from the Luxembourg-based Commission to be compliant with the EU’s MiCA regulations. This approval enables the firm to offer regulated crypto asset services. Also, across the entire European Economic Area through a single license granted by Luxembourg. Before receiving this CASP approval, the company was already
Binance reassures EU customers now that Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation officially went into full effect in the region. Binance revealed that customers’ assets are still insured on a 1-to-1 basis, and withdrawal is possible without interruption. Richard Teng, Chief Executive Officer, reiterated the same message, stating how the company is
The European Union has approved 244 crypto licenses through the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation as implementation nears the end of its transition period. The data from ESMA’s interim MiCA register reveals Germany and France as the top jurisdictions in terms of licensing. Germany has granted authorization to 57 crypto-asset service
Coinbase formally launched its European crypto hub in Luxembourg as per the Markets in Crypto Assets regulation of the European Union. This happened after Coinbase received a MiCA license from the financial watchdog of Luxembourg in June 2025. Luxembourg’s Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier granted the license more than
The European Union is set to launch wide-reaching AML regulatory changes that will enhance regulatory controls in traditional finance as well as in the crypto space. Regulation (EU) 2024/1624 will come into force in July 2027 and establish a €10,000 cash transactions limit across the EU. Legislators from Europe drafted
Binance is looking to obtain a MiCA license across Europe using France as the gateway. This came as a following apparent setback in Greece. The opposition of the application appears to have been spearheaded by The President of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde. In addition, there have been reports
Circle gave feedback on the European Union’s Market Integration Package, with a focus on enhancing the clarity of regulations in the digital asset space. The company emphasized the need for unified regulations that bring together supervision, licensing, and operational regulations Officials emphasized that a unified framework could help simplify compliance
Gate has secured a Payments Institution license from the financial regulator in Malta to further develop its presence in Europe. The license enables Gate to offer regulated payment services in the member states of the European Union with established compliance frameworks. Gate has confirmed that the license approval enhances its
Standard Chartered, a British multinational bank, has launched a new entity in Luxembourg. This provides crypto and digital asset custody services across the European Union (EU). Besides, this step follows the introduction of the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation, by which the bank can respond to the rising demand
Stripe has revealed plans to expand its crypto integration into the EU. Customers will be able to use their credit or debit cards to buy a range of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL). The goal of this strategic initiative is to make buying and selling digital
