Citing TechFlow, Spain's National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) released detailed guidelines on December 17 on how the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation will be implemented domestically. The guidance, issued in a Q&A format, covers key areas such as investor protection, licensing, and crypto platform oversight. CNMV updated two existing documents and created a dedicated MiCA section to clarify rules for collective investment institutions and social media promotion. The MiCA transition period will last until July 1, 2026, requiring relevant entities to apply for authorization in advance to adjust systems and compliance processes. Meanwhile, Poland reintroduced a MiCA-aligned digital assets bill to address a previous legislative failure, and UK firm Byrrgis obtained EU MiCA approval, planning to launch as a fully regulated financial platform in January 2026.
Spain's CNMV Issues MiCA Transition Rules, Clarifies Regulatory Framework
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Spain's CNMV released MiCA transition rules on December 17, outlining how the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation will be applied domestically. The guidance, in Q&A format, addresses investor protection, licensing, and platform oversight. CNMV updated two documents and added a MiCA section for clarity. The transition period runs until July 1, 2026, requiring firms to apply early. Poland reintroduced a MiCA-aligned bill, and UK firm Byrrgis secured EU MiCA approval, set to launch in 2026.
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