Regulation & Institutions

MiCA

Also: Markets in Crypto-Assets

The European Union's comprehensive crypto regulation. Its stablecoin rules began applying in mid-2024 and its rules for service providers at the end of 2024, and the transition periods for existing firms ended on July 1, 2026. It sets licensing, disclosure, and reserve requirements for issuers and service providers across EU member states.

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