Portugal Transposes MiCA Rules, Extends Crypto Asset Service Provider Deadline
The six-month extension of the MiCA compliance deadline in Portugal provides critical operational runway for CASPs across the EU.
French and Slovenian Treasuries Join Eurosystem DLT Wholesale Settlement Pilot
The integration of sovereign treasuries into the Pontes DLT framework validates central bank money settlement for tokenized assets, enhancing the Eurozone's financial market infrastructure efficiency and security.
European Union Mandates Full MiCA Licensing for Crypto Asset Service Providers
The December 30, 2024, MiCA deadline operationalizes a unified EU compliance framework, requiring CASPs to immediately integrate new prudential and consumer protection controls.
European Union Authorities Commence MiCA Licensing for Crypto-Asset Service Providers
Firms must immediately finalize MiCA authorization applications; the maximum transitional period for existing CASPs expires July 1, 2026.
European Union Mandates Full MiCA Compliance for Crypto Asset Service Providers
The December 30, 2024, MiCA deadline necessitates immediate operationalizing of the CASP licensing and market abuse frameworks.
European Commission Confirms MiCA Stablecoin Adequacy, Clarifies Issuance Model
Firms must integrate forthcoming Commission guidance on multi-location stablecoin issuance to maintain MiCA compliance and reserve integrity.
ESMA Seeks Direct MiCA Oversight to End EU Regulatory Fragmentation
Firms must model for a rapid shift to centralized EU-level supervision, mitigating the operational risk of divergent national MiCA compliance standards.
FSCA Mandates Comprehensive Data Submission from All Licensed Crypto Service Providers
South Africa's FSCA has issued a mandatory 89-question RFI, fundamentally recalibrating compliance frameworks through granular data disclosure on risk and operations.
ESRB Recommends EU Ban on Multi-Issuance Stablecoins
This ESRB recommendation signals impending EU regulatory pressure on stablecoin issuers, necessitating a re-evaluation of cross-jurisdictional operational models.
