Hungarian Parliament building in Budapest with subtle digital crypto elements
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Hungary scraps mandatory crypto checks as first MiCA license is granted

Hungary has repealed a controversial requirement for third-party validation on cryptocurrency conversions, marking a significant policy reversal as the country’s first license under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation was granted to local platform CoinCash. The moves signal a shift toward alignment with broader EU crypto rules after a period of market disruption. […]

Exterior of the Spanish CNMV headquarters in Madrid, a modern glass building under overcast skies.
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Spain’s CNMV Chair Rules Out MiCA Deadline Extension for Crypto Firms, Impacting Binance

Carlos San Basilio, chair of Spain’s National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), has confirmed that no extensions or exceptions will be granted to cryptocurrency companies that fail to secure licensing under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework by the July 1 deadline. The statement, reported by Reuters on Friday, directly affects major exchanges like […]

European Commission headquarters in Brussels, where EU regulators are consulting on MiCA 2.0 crypto rules
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EU seeks industry feedback on stablecoin rules, DeFi definitions in MiCA 2.0 consultation

The European Commission has opened a formal comment period that will shape the next iteration of the European Union’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework, widely referred to as MiCA 2.0. The consultation, launched in May 2026, invites industry participants, legal experts, and consumer advocates to weigh in on revisions to stablecoin requirements, the […]