US regulators should prioritize crypto clarity like MiCA, Bitstamp US CEO says
In an exclusive interview with crypto.news, Bitstamp US chief executive shares his view on how MiCA could pave the way for similar regulatory frameworks in the U.S. The European Union’s landmark regulation for the increasingly high-profile crypto sector came into full force in late December 2024. The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation — simply known as […]
Gemini secures in-principle MiCA approval in Malta
Crypto exchange Gemini has announced it secured in-principle approval from Malta Financial Services Authorities, with the pre-authorization bringing the exchange a step closer to fresh expansion in Europe. Mark Jennings, Gemini’s head of Europe, shared the regulatory milestone in a blog post on Feb. 11. According to Jennings, the Investment Firm license, which remains pending […]
Crypto.com secures MiCA license in Malta
Singapore-based exchange Crypto.com has secured a MiCA license from authorities in Malta after receiving provisional approval in mid-January. The Malta Financial Services Authority has awarded a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation license to Crypto.com’s Malta-based subsidiary, making the company one of the first major crypto exchanges to achieve regulatory approval under the European Union’s licensing framework. […]
Bitpanda secures MiCA licence to expand EU operations
Bitpanda has received a MiCA licence from Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority, allowing it to operate under a unified regulatory framework across all 27 EU member states. The MiCA licence introduces a single regulatory regime for the crypto industry in Europe, addressing long-standing challenges related to fragmented rules across countries. The framework provides licensing clarity, […]
Austrian crypto unicorn Bitpanda receives MiCA license in Germany
Bitpanda CEO Eric Demuth highlighted the importance of consistent and robust MiCA enforcement to ensure the framework’s efficiency. Source link
OKX secures MiCA pre-authorization first exchange to do so
OKX has become the first global cryptocurrency exchange to secure pre-authorization under the Markets in Crypto-Assets framework. This milestone marks a key step toward offering regulated crypto products across the European Economic Area Upon full licensing, OKX will provide services to over 400 million Europeans from its Malta-based hub, according to a note shared with […]
OKX receives pre-authorization for MiCA compliance via Malta hub
After setting up a dedicated MiCA hub in Malta in July 2024, OKX crypto exchange is inching toward receiving a full MiCA license. Source link
Boerse Stuttgart awarded first CASP license in Germany under MiCA
Boerse Stuttgart Digital has become the first German firm to secure a license as a crypto-asset service provider under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulations. The license, awarded by Germany’s financial regulator BaFin, allows the company to provide crypto services across the EU, according to Ledger Insights. The approval comes after Germany resolved regulatory […]
Crypto.com grabs provisional MiCA license
Crypto.com has obtained an in-principle MiCA license, bringing the firm closer to full regulatory compliance across the European Union. The digital asset service provider has become one of the first major crypto exchanges to secure provisional approval under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets framework. The MiCA regime enables businesses to passport services across the bloc’s […]
Bullish secures BaFin licenses, eyes EU expansion under MiCA
Bullish Group, a leader in digital asset trading infrastructure, announced that its German subsidiary, Bullish DE Custody GmbH, has obtained essential licenses from Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority The approvals, granted on Dec. 20, cover crypto asset custody, proprietary trading, and principal brokerage. These licenses allow Bullish DE to operate within Germany’s expanding digital asset […]
