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EU Opens Infringement Notices Over Crypto Tax Rules and MiCA Breaches
1.2.2026
The European Commission sends formal notices to 13 EU member states over delayed or incompatible transposition of EU crypto tax transparency and MiCA rules. The European Commission has issued letters of formal notice to 12 European Union member states—Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Estonia, Greece...
Bitget hires ex-Bitpanda legal chief Oliver Stauber to build Vienna MiCA hub
28.1.2026
Bitget EU said it expects MiCA approval in Austria by mid-2026, with a broker-led model and strict asset standards for European users
KuCoin taps former LSEG exec Sabina Liu to lead MiCA expansion in Europe
27.1.2026
Former London Stock Exchange Group executive Sabina Liu will lead KuCoin EU’s MiCA-era expansion from Vienna, as the exchange pivots toward a compliance-first European strategy
What happens as Europe enforces MiCA and the US delays crypto rules
26.1.2026
As the US delays crypto laws and Europe enforces MiCA, markets face regulatory gaps, capital shifts and uneven compliance costs for global firms
Binance applies for EU crypto license in Greece under MiCA framework
23.1.2026
The exchange confirmed it has applied for regulatory approval under the MiCA regime, part of a broader effort to regain footing in major markets
Binance applies for MiCA license in Greece as EU deadlines loom
23.1.2026
Binance applied for a MiCA license in Greece shortly after France flagged the exchange as still unlicensed under MiCA ahead of June compliance deadlines
Moldova moves to regulate crypto under EU-style MiCA rules
16.1.2026
Moldova plans to introduce its first crypto law in 2026, aligning with the EU’s MiCA framework while warning citizens about digital asset risks
KBC Bank to launch Bitcoin and Ether trading in Belgium under MiCA
16.1.2026
Belgian bank KBC will launch Bitcoin and Ether trading for retail investors via its Bolero platform as Belgium’s MiCA regime comes into force
Societe Generale works with Swift to settle tokenize bonds using cash and stablecoins
15.1.2026
The bank’s digital asset division SG-FORGE used its MiCA-compliant EUR CoinVertible stablecoin
Crossmint gets MiCA nod to provide stablecoin infrastructure across EU
14.1.2026
Crossmint has secured MiCA authorization from Spain’s CNMV to operate as a crypto asset service provider, allowing it to passport stablecoin infrastructure services across the EU
Germany’s DZ Bank secures MiCA license for ‘meinKrypto’ platform
14.1.2026
Retail crypto access will initially cover Bitcoin, Ether, Litecoin and Cardano through participating cooperative banks
Germany’s second-largest lender DZ Bank secures retail crypto trading MiCA license
14.1.2026
DZ Bank will "shortly" roll out a crypto trading platform for cooperative banks to offer to clients
France flags 90 unlicensed crypto companies ahead of MiCA cutoff: Report
14.1.2026
Of the 90 crypto businesses registered in France without a MiCA license, 40% are not seeking the license, while 30% remain unresponsive as regulators warn of July shutdowns
Ripple targets MiCA passporting in EU with Luxembourg e-money nod
14.1.2026
The preliminary Luxembourg approval boosts Ripple’s EU expansion aims following its recent UK authorization, supporting its push toward full MiCA compliance
EU’s crypto tax reporting starts in January with threat of asset seizure
24.12.2025
New directive, which operates alongside MiCA, expands tax data sharing, sets July 1 compliance deadline for exchanges across bloc
KuCoin taps Tomorrowland festivals as MiCA-era on-ramp for European fans
17.12.2025
KuCoin is using a freshly minted MiCA license to wire crypto payments and perks into Tomorrowland’s flagship festivals
Spain’s regulator sets out MiCA transition rules for crypto platforms
16.12.2025
Spain’s securities regulator, CNMV, has spelled out how it plans to run MiCA in practice, using a new Q&A to tell crypto companies what to expect
MiCA Will Make or Break Euro-Pegged Stablecoins by 2026: DECTA
12.12.2025
German payments processor DECTA expects euro-pegged stablecoins to gain traction in payments and tokenized finance as MiCA takes full effect across the EU
Poland resubmits vetoed crypto bill: ‘Not even a comma’ changed
11.12.2025
The Polish government reintroduced an identical version of an 84-page crypto bill that was vetoed by the president, raising questions about local versus centralized EU oversight
Euro Stablecoin Market Cap Doubles in Year After MiCA, Study Finds
6.12.2025
Prior to MiCA, euro-denominated stablecoins' market cap contracted by 48% in the year leading up to June 2024