The MiCA regulation will take effect on July 1, 2026; Europe has issued 230 MiCA licenses, with 56 in Germany, 26 in the Netherlands, 21 in France, 15 in Malta, 13 in Cyprus, and 12 in Ireland. Approximately 40% of regulated crypto service providers in France have not submitted license applications, and increased compliance requirements have led some smaller crypto firms to face acquisition or closure. lesechos
EU MiCA Regulation to Take Effect on July 1, 2026; 230 Licenses Issued in Europe
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The EU MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation) framework will take effect on July 1, 2026. To date, 230 MiCA licenses have been issued across Europe. Germany leads with 56, followed by the Netherlands (26), France (21), Malta (15), Cyprus (13), and Ireland (12). Approximately 40% of France’s regulated crypto service providers have not yet applied for licenses. Stricter compliance requirements under MiCA are driving smaller firms toward acquisition or closure. Risk-on assets such as crypto are facing renewed scrutiny under the new regulatory regime.
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