Latest updates, press releases, and insights from the volatile world of digital assets.
The European Union has granted around 230 licenses under its Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation. Germany tops the list with 56 approvals as the July 1 transitional deadline draws near, leaving many firms at risk of market exclusion
The European Parliament’s ECON committee has urged the European Commission to evaluate additional regulations covering decentralized finance, staking, lending, NFTs, and related activities as part of ongoing MiCA framework assessment. A vote is expected on July 7
The probability of the CLARITY Act becoming law in 2026 has fallen to even odds according to Galaxy Research, as limited floor time before the August recess and lack of public progress weigh on the bill's prospects
Tokenization infrastructure provider Securitize is preparing to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker SECZ following a SPAC merger with Cantor Equity Partners II, targeting approximately $400 million in gross proceeds
Spain’s CNMV has confirmed that crypto companies without MiCA licenses by July 1 will face no waivers or delays, requiring them to halt new operations in the EU market
Binance has withdrawn its MiCA license bid in Greece and will pursue approval elsewhere, triggering service restrictions for EU users starting July 1 as the regulatory deadline arrives. The exchange maintains it is not leaving Europe and user funds remain secure
Binance has pulled its MiCA application in Greece and plans to seek authorization in another EU member state ahead of the July 1 deadline, while reaffirming its commitment to remain active in the European market
WhiteBIT EU has obtained authorization under the EU's MiCA framework from Austria's Financial Market Authority, enabling compliant crypto services across the European Economic Area as the July 1 deadline approaches
Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, is on track to lose its ability to serve EU clients after July 1, 2026, following an expected rejection of its MiCA license bid in Greece. Competitors with approvals stand to gain
As the July 1 MiCA transitional deadline approaches, major players secure licenses while others face forced exits from the EU market. Recent acquisitions and approvals signal a maturing regulatory environment reshaping digital asset services across Europe
