Spain’s securities regulator said there will be no MiCA deadline extensions, waivers, or exceptions for unlicensed crypto firms. Companies without authorization must present exit plans and explain service changes to customers.

ESMA has launched a coordinated review of crypto custody practices under MiCA, focusing on operational resilience, key management, transaction controls, and incident response across authorised CASPs.

WLD surged more than 18% after a report said OpenAI is considering iris-based identity verification for a new social app, reviving market focus on World’s proof-of-personhood model.

Crypto prime broker LTP secured an Australian Financial Services License from ASIC, allowing regulated services for tokenized assets. The move reflects the broader rush by BlackRock, JPMorgan, and others to bring real-world assets onto compliant blockchain infrastructure.

With MiCA's transition deadline set for July 1, 2026, only about 244 of roughly 3,000 registered crypto providers in Europe have full authorization, adding pressure on firms weighing a move to Dubai.

Pentagon announces first submarine torpedo strike since WWII against an Iranian vessel. Germany refuses to join hostilities, European allies split. Bitcoin oscillates violently between $66K and $74K, bounces back, outperforming U.S. equities. Open interest drops 2% to $93.78B but total crypto market cap holds at $2.3T.

Crypto market cap rose 3.6% to $2.65T on March 17. Bitcoin hit $75,925, Ether surged to $2,363. Zcash led gainers with 20.5%. Fear index rose to 28.

Binance said it will suspend new registrations and limit some services for users in parts of the EU around July 1, 2026 after failing to secure a MiCA license in time. Coinbase and OKX then rolled out transfer and deposit incentives worth up to 8%.