BitFlyer Europe, a subsidiary of Japanese crypto exchange bitFlyer Holdings, has obtained a MiCA CASP license from the Luxembourg financial regulator CSSF, effective June 26. This marks the first time a Japanese crypto exchange has received a MiCA CASP license, allowing bitFlyer to offer cross-border crypto services across all 27 EU member states. The move signifies the entry of Japanese exchanges into the EU's unified regulatory framework under MiCA.

On June 24, 2026, Binance voluntarily withdrew its MiCA licensing application submitted to the Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC), just one week before the MiCA transition period ends on July 1, 2026. Despite Binance's insistence that the application met MiCA requirements, the Greek approval process stalled amid rumors of an expected rejection. This article delves into the reasons behind the withdrawal, the regulatory game under MiCA's unified passport system, the 'politicization' of Greece as an entry point, and Binance's potential pivot to France or other member states. It also compares the competitive landscape—Coinbase licensed via Luxembourg CSSF and Kraken via Ireland's central bank—and analyzes the impact on the European crypto market.

Ripple announced it has obtained a preliminary Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license in Luxembourg, a key step toward full compliance with MiCA and the rollout of Ripple Payments across the EEA.

Ripple has secured a preliminary Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) approval from the Luxembourg financial regulator under the EU's MiCA framework, covering 30 countries in the European Economic Area. The 'green light letter' approval requires final conditions to be met. Combined with its existing e-money license, Ripple aims for full MiCA compliance to support its crypto and stablecoin payment infrastructure in Europe.

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