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In recent developments, you have the entity. You have the address. You even have the capital. So why is the regulator still not satisfied? Because under MiCA, substance is an…
Europe’s MiCA regime puts smaller crypto firms under pressure
In recent developments, smaller crypto companies across Europe face mounting compliance costs as MiCA moves from framework to enforcement, raising fears of market consolidation. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…
MiCA Decoded: Your Crypto White Paper Can’t Just Be a Gitbook or PDF
In recent developments, when most people hear crypto white paper, they think of Satoshi Nakamoto’s nine-page document, or an ICO-era pitch deck dressed up in technical language. MiCA has a…
EU adviser says ‘MiCA 2’ is likely as crypto market matures: PBW 2026
In recent developments, eU officials plan to reassess MiCA as companies test its limits, with industry feedback set to shape potential changes to the bloc’s crypto framework. Looking closer, market…
SocGen brings MiCA-compliant USDCV dollar stablecoin to MetaMask
In recent developments, societe Generale-FORGE said MetaMask will add its MiCA-compliant USDCV stablecoin, extending distribution for one of Europe’s bank-backed digital dollars. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…
Only 25 + 40 Days to Get a MiCA License? Let’s Decode the Actual Timeline
In recent developments, miCA Decoded is a 12-article weekly series for Bitcoin.com News, co-authored by LegalBison’s Co-Founding and Managing Directors: Aaron Glauberman, Viktor Juskin and Sabir Alijev. LegalBison advises crypto…
Bank of France calls for tougher MiCA limits on stablecoin payments
In recent developments, a Bank of France official called for tighter MiCA rules on non-euro stablecoins as lawmakers advance reporting requirements for self-custodial crypto wallets above 5,000 euros. Looking closer,…
MEXC targets EU MiCA compliance as new CEO takes helm
In recent developments, mEXC appointed Vugar Usi as CEO and outlined plans to expand zero-fee trading and pursue MiCA licensing amid growing industry competition. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…
ECB paper questions if DeFi DAOs are decentralized enough to sit outside MiCA
In recent developments, an ECB working paper found DeFi governance remains highly concentrated, complicating efforts to identify who should fall under MiCA oversight. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers…
MiCA Decoded: A European Regulation? White Paper Data Says Something Else
In recent developments, when one thinks about the MiCA regulation, it is usually about the EU, where it applies directly. That framing is technically correct: it is a European framework…