Germany regul2026-10-07 02:13:15BaFin rejects MiCA CASP license application tied to Bitcoin.de operatorGermany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority, BaFin, has rejected a MiCA crypto-asset service provider, or CASP, license application submitted by futurum bank AG, a subsidiary of Bitcoin Group SE, according to Cointelegraph. The decision leaves crypto trading platform Bitcoin.de still under a trading halt. Bitcoin Group SE said it is reviewing the ruling and retains the right to file an objection or submit a new application later. The company also said it is exploring an alternative operating model and aims to restart trading services as soon as possible through regulated partners. Bitcoin.de, which originally operated as a peer-to-peer marketplace, has more than 1.1 million registered users. The platform had planned to upgrade by the end of June into a brokerage platform supporting more than 100 cryptocurrencies, as well as swap and staking services, but that rollout was delayed while it awaited MiCA authorization. Trading activity on the platform has been largely suspended since June 12.460
MiCA2026-07-24 03:05:17EU MiCA License Deadline: Only 200 Holders, 80% of Crypto Firms at RiskThe July 1 MiCA license deadline leaves only about 200 firms with CASP authorization. High capital requirements and complex approvals put 80% of crypto companies at risk; unlicensed platforms must halt EU operations.490
South Africa2026-07-09 13:39:13South Africa's Crypto Regulation Accelerates: 248 Providers Licensed, 420 Applications Flood InSouth Africa's FSCA reports 420 CASP license applications received as of Dec 10, 2024, with 248 approved, 9 denied, 106 withdrawn, and 56 under review. The update clarifies rejection reasons, transitional relief, and that licenses do not confer legal tender status.760
MiCA2026-07-08 22:44:24MiCA Countdown: KuCoin Banned in Austria, Poland Deadlock, Lithuania Issues First LicensesThis article decodes the EU's MiCA regulation, detailing CASP licensing requirements, the July 1, 2026 deadline, and three key cases: KuCoin's ban in Austria, Lithuania's first CASP approvals, and Poland's legislative deadlock affecting over 1,300 VASPs.720
bitFlyer2026-07-01 04:01:13bitFlyer Europe Obtains MiCA CASP License from Luxembourg CSSF, First Japanese Crypto Exchange to Achieve EU CompliancebitFlyer Holdings' Luxembourg subsidiary, bitFlyer Europe, has received a MiCA framework CASP license from Luxembourg's financial regulator CSSF, effective June 26, 2026. This marks the first time a Japanese crypto exchange has obtained a MiCA license, allowing bitFlyer to offer cross-border crypto services across all 27 EU member states. The milestone underscores a significant step in Japanese exchanges' EU compliance efforts and highlights Luxembourg's role as a crypto regulatory hub.1190
MiCA2026-07-01 03:01:04MiCA Transition Ends: Only 194 Licensed, 75% of Old Platforms Out, Europe Faces Largest Crypto Exchange ShutdownOn July 1, 2026, the EU's MiCA transition period ended, leaving only 194 crypto firms fully licensed while an estimated 75% of previously registered platforms lose legal status. Major exchanges like Binance and MEXC are unlicensed. Stablecoin shakeout is complete: USDT delisted across compliant platforms, USDC emerges as the dominant compliant stablecoin with ~$75B market cap. National transition timelines varied, with Netherlands and Germany ending early. Users face platform restrictions and migration needs. MiCA review has begun, covering DeFi, staking, RWA tokenization, and a potential ESMA direct supervisory role. 37 banks have formed the Qivalis alliance to develop a euro-denominated compliant stablecoin.1730
MiCA2026-06-30 15:01:49MiCA Goes Live: Only 17% Pass Rate, Binance Blocked, Coinbase and Others Hold PassportsThe EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) took full effect on July 1, requiring all crypto platforms serving EU clients to hold a CASP license, with a pass rate of only about 17%. Binance suspended most EU services after its Greek license application was rejected and is now applying for a French license. Bybit achieved compliance via an Austrian license, while Coinbase, Kraken, OKX and other licensed firms now have a Europe-wide passport. The European crypto market landscape is rapidly restructuring.710
MiCA2026-06-30 14:31:27MiCA Takes Full Effect: CASP License Pass Rate Only 17%, Binance Suspends EU Services as Market RestructuresThe EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) came into full force on July 1, 2026, with only about 17% of CASP license applications approved so far. Binance was denied a Greek license, prompting it to suspend most EU services and pivot to a French application. Bybit secured compliance via an Austrian license, while Coinbase, Kraken, and OKX have obtained pan-European passports. The regulatory shift is rapidly redrawing the competitive landscape of European crypto exchanges.710
