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EU Crypto Industry Applauds MiCA – But Looks to What’s Next

A vote on Thursday sealed the deal on the long-awaited crypto law, but plenty of details remain to be ironed out.

The crypto industry welcomes the EU's MiCA regime following Parliament approval. (John Madere/Getty images)

Analyses

Why the EU Has MiCA and the U.S. Has Securities Law Confusion

The European Parliament has passed a landmark set of crypto rules.

The European Union is set to become the first major economic region to pass comprehensive crypto rules. (Juliana Kozoski/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Analyses

Is Europe’s MiCA a Template for Global Crypto Regulation?

Formally enacted Thursday, the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation is the most comprehensive framework of its kind. How will it influence how non-EU states regulate digital assets?

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Juridique

EU Parliament Approves Crypto Licensing, Funds Transfer Rules

The vote clears the way for landmark MiCA regulation to take effect in 2024.

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Juridique

EU’s Crypto Licensing Regime Set for Approval as Lawmakers Signal Support

Ahead of a vote Thursday, legislators from the European Parliament’s largest political groupings indicated they will support the landmark MiCA law.

The European Parliament is set to vote on a new crypto law. (Erich Westendarp/Pixabay)

Juridique

EU’s MiCA Vote Likely Delayed by One Day Without Further Changes

The landmark crypto licensing framework and funds transfer rules will likely be rubber-stamped next week as last-minute upsets now seem unlikely.

The European Parliament in Strasbourg, France (Udo Pohlmann/Pixabay)

Juridique

High Hopes for EU’s MiCA Law With Final Vote Imminent

EU member nations are already jostling to hold the crypto crown as the bloc becomes the first major global jurisdiction to regulate the sector.

The EU is set to vote on MiCA. (Pixabay)

Vidéos

EU-Funded Report Calls for Crypto ID Checks to Combat Darknet Markets

A European Commission-funded report has called for tougher identity checks on crypto exchange users as regulators seek to combat the rising use of darknet marketplaces to buy illegal substances. CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Jack Schickler discusses the agency's approach to regulation and the role of Chainalysis in this report. Plus, what to expect from the vote next week on landmark new licensing rules for the crypto sector.

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