With the EU's MiCA regulation fully in effect in 2026, this guide compares five leading exchanges—Kraken, CEX.IO, Coinbase, Bitpanda, and OKX—on regulatory status, SEPA support, fees, and coin selection for European users.
A new guide says MiCA has made custody status a key factor for crypto wallet users in Europe, comparing Ledger, CEX.IO, MetaMask, Trust Wallet, and Tangem on compliance, asset support, and euro funding options.
Under MiCA rules, this guide reviews Kraken (MiCA-licensed, 450+ coins), CEX.IO (Spain VASP, SEPA Instant), and Coinbase (BaFin-licensed, beginner-friendly), including fee comparison, tax rules, and SEPA options for German users.
IBTimes published its 2025 blockchain API provider ranking, placing Changelly first. The list also includes SimpleSwap, ChangeNOW, OnRamper, Coinbase Commerce, OKX, and Cryptopocket.
The Bank of Spain has approved the first-ever Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license, granting Bit2me the right to legally operate as a cryptocurrency exchange in the country.
Portugal's new regulation permits direct cryptocurrency payments for real estate. The first apartment was purchased for 3 BTC without fiat conversion, marking a milestone.
A home in Braga, Portugal, was reportedly sold for 3 BTC without conversion into euros, marking a milestone for crypto-based real estate transactions under newly adopted notarial rules.
ECB President Christine Lagarde argued against private euro stablecoins at the Bank of Spain forum, emphasizing central bank money infrastructure. She warned that USD stablecoin dominance threatens European sovereignty and reiterated the digital euro roadmap targeting 2027 pilot.
