MiCA

Latest MiCA news, analysis, and market insights. 5 articles on Crypto Watch Desk.

ESMA tells licensed crypto firms to stop serving non-MiCA stablecoins

MiCAESMA tells licensed crypto firms to stop serving non-MiCA stablecoinsESMA's opinion on non-MiCA stablecoins says custody, transfers and advice are covered too, and that client warnings won't do.8 Oct 20262 min read

Two SEC commissioners and a one-person quorum: The Rulebook

Crypto BankingTwo SEC commissioners and a one-person quorum: The RulebookHester Peirce's departure leaves the SEC with two commissioners, and a quorum rule amended the same day lets a single commissioner act on some matters. What that means for the crypto agenda, plus the week's other paperwork.3 Oct 20264 min read

Circle asks EU to scrap 30% bank-deposit rule in MiCA review

CircleCircle asks EU to scrap 30% bank-deposit rule in MiCA reviewCircle has asked the European Commission to replace MiCA's minimum bank-deposit share for stablecoin reserves with a liquidity requirement, and to keep the multi-issuance structure that lets USDC circulate in the EU.2 Oct 20263 min read

CWD Exclusive: Industry Leaders Warn Lagarde’s Stablecoin Ban Hands ‘Digital Dollar’ Total Control Over Europe

CWD ExclusiveCWD Exclusive: Industry Leaders Warn Lagarde’s Stablecoin Ban Hands ‘Digital Dollar’ Total Control Over EuropeECB President Christine Lagarde argued euro-denominated stablecoins pose serious risks to financial stability and monetary policy without meaningfully strengthening the euro's global role. 12 May 20263 min read

Circle Urges EU to Remove Stablecoin Settlement Barriers as EURC Hits €300M

AltcoinsCircle Urges EU to Remove Stablecoin Settlement Barriers as EURC Hits €300MThe USDC issuer is pressing European regulators to allow MiCA-compliant stablecoins like EURC in trade settlements, warning that current restrictions could undermine Europe's tokenized market ambitions.24 Mar 20263 min read