The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) updated its register, showing that the total number of crypto asset service providers authorized under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework has climbed to 281, following 37 new approvals. The expansion reflects broader adoption of the bloc's unified crypto rules.
Standard Chartered, FalconX, and CACEIS among new names
Notable newcomers include Standard Chartered, FalconX, Sygnum Europe, Ronin EM, and CACEIS — the digital asset arm backed by Crédit Agricole. Standard Chartered received its MiCA approval from Luxembourg's financial regulator on June 25, alongside an Electronic Money Institution license that permits e-money issuance and payment services within the EU. The bank said these licenses complement its earlier digital asset custody moves in Asia and the Middle East, helping meet growing demand for regulated crypto products in Europe.
Cyprus leads new additions; Germany keeps top spot
By country, Cyprus granted the most new authorizations this round with 6. France, Italy, and Malta each added 5; the Czech Republic and Spain 4 each; Luxembourg 3; the Netherlands 2; and Germany, Liechtenstein, and Latvia 1 each. Despite Cyprus's strong showing, Germany remains the overall leader with 58 MiCA licenses issued by BaFin. Cyprus's CySEC has issued 21 licenses in total.
Asset-referenced token category empty; non-compliant list unchanged
No progress has been made in the asset-referenced token issuer category, which still has zero approved projects. Meanwhile, the list of non-compliant entities remains static at 162, indicating enforcement actions have not yet been updated despite the surge in authorized operators.
Binance reassures EU users amid regulatory clarity
Major exchanges are leveraging the clearer regulatory environment. Binance has publicly assured its EU users that their funds remain safe as the new MiCA requirements take effect across the region.