MiCA CASP authorisations continued to grow in March and April 2026. The latest visible data points to 199 licensed CASPs across 23 countries as of mid-April, with banking groups such as CaixaBank and ClearBank Europe entering the regulated crypto-asset services perimeter.
Europe’s MiCA CASP Register After March and April 2026 Read More »
The European Parliament has discussed possible new EU revenue sources linked to digital services, online gambling and crypto-assets. The proposals are not law yet, but they signal growing fiscal attention on regulated digital sectors.
EU Parliament Floats Crypto and Online Gambling Levies for Future Budget Read More »
The European Central Bank has invited payment service providers to apply for the digital euro pilot by 14 May 2026. PSPs, EMIs, fintech groups, merchants and investors should review digital euro readiness, technical integration, compliance controls and future payment strategy.
Digital Euro Pilot Moves Forward as PSP Application Deadline Approaches Read More »
The Malta Gaming Authority has directed stakeholders to AMLA consultations on draft AML/CFT standards and guidelines. Malta gaming operators, recognition notice holders, payment-linked businesses and investors should review AML/CFT controls, group-wide policies and recognition notice exposure.
The FCA will allow cryptoasset firms to request pre-application meetings from 11 May 2026. Firms preparing for the UK’s new cryptoasset regime should review authorisation strategy, financial crime controls, governance, custody, financial promotions and UK/EU market-entry planning.
UK Crypto Firms Can Request FCA Pre-Application Meetings From 11 May 2026 Read More »
ESMA has warned that crypto-asset service providers without MiCA authorisation must stop serving EU clients after 1 July 2026. CASPs should now review authorisation status, wind-down planning, client migration, outsourcing and custody arrangements.
ESMA Warns Crypto Firms as MiCA Transitional Period Ends on 1 July 2026 Read More »
This note reviews the ESMA MiCA register position visible on 12 March 2026, identifies the February 2026 CASP additions, and explains what the latest authorisations suggest for applicants and buyers.
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