ESMA Adds 14 Crypto Firms to MiCA Register as Licensing Progresses Across EU
ESMA has added 14 new crypto service providers to its interim MiCA register, bringing the total authorized crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) across the EEA to 294. This update reflects ongoing licensing progress under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), with the transition period now closed and all EU crypto platforms required to hold a CASP license.
Key Highlights
- •14 new crypto firms added to ESMA's interim MiCA register
- •Total authorized CASPs across the EEA now reaches 294 providers
- •MiCA transition period has closed, making CASP licensing mandatory for all EU crypto platforms
- •Authorized providers include traditional banks and crypto-specific entities like Ripple Payments Europe
Why It Matters
This milestone demonstrates regulatory maturation in the EU crypto market and signals that platforms operating in the region must now comply with formal CASP licensing requirements. The expansion of the authorized register provides clarity on which providers meet EU regulatory standards and may influence where market participants conduct crypto transactions.
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