The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) will conduct on-site inspections and desk-based reviews of authorized crypto asset service providers from the second half of 2026 through mid-2027 as part of ESMA's EU-wide supervisory action examining digital resilience and custody infrastructure.
European financial watchdogs have issued warnings about fraudsters impersonating regulators and licensed crypto firms to exploit confusion following the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation deadline, which forced over 1,700 unlicensed crypto service providers to cease EU operations.
European financial watchdogs have issued warnings about fraudsters impersonating regulators and licensed crypto firms to exploit confusion following the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation deadline, which forced over 1,700 unlicensed crypto service providers to cease EU operations.
The European Securities and Markets Authority added 12 crypto-asset service providers to its MiCA register on July 31, bringing the total to 321 authorized firms. Simultaneously, the MiCA Crypto Alliance launched a searchable CASP Tracker tool on August 5 to help users verify licensed providers.
The European Central Bank announced that its planned digital euro app will surpass European Accessibility Act requirements, featuring enhanced visual design, full keyboard navigation, and screen reader support ahead of pilot testing expected in 2027.
A group of 25 U.S. lawmakers has written to President Donald Trump calling for trade investigations into European Union digital policies, arguing that EU tech rules unfairly target American Big Tech companies. The push comes amid broader tensions over EU technology regulation and Trump administration efforts to challenge European enforcement actions.
The United States missed the July 18, 2026 deadline to implement its GENIUS Act while the CLARITY Act stalls, as Europe's MiCA regulations result in only 280 of approximately 2,800 crypto firms gaining authorization. South Africa's Reserve Bank continues developing regulations for its 8 million crypto traders.
Members of the European Parliament are pressing AMLA Chair Bruna Szego to explain her plans for supervising crypto asset service providers (CASPs) as Europe's new anti-money laundering authority faces challenges implementing unified oversight across sectors including cryptocurrency, real estate, and luxury goods.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced plans to limit young children's access to social media across the EU's 27 member states, following recommendations from an expert panel that called for restricting access for those under 13 until tech companies prove their platforms are safe.
Ripple secured full Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) authorization from Luxembourg's financial regulator, completing its approval under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. This allows Ripple to offer crypto services across all 30 EEA countries.
The European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation ended its transitional period on July 1, 2026, requiring all crypto service providers to obtain proper licensing. ESMA ordered unauthorized firms to wind down operations, leaving an estimated 10 million or more users searching for new compliant platforms.
Binance has formally withdrawn its Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license application with Greece's Hellenic Capital Market Commission and will pursue authorization in a different EU jurisdiction before the July 1 deadline for unlicensed firms.
Zodia Custody obtained a payment institution license from Luxembourg's financial regulator to expand EU stablecoin services, while CEO Julian Sawyer confirmed Standard Chartered's full acquisition is targeting completion by end of August 2026.
The European Commission imposed a €200 million fine on Chinese-owned online retailer Temu for failing to prevent the sale of illegal and dangerous products including faulty chargers and unsafe baby toys, following a 19-month investigation.
European Union negotiators reached an agreement to significantly delay and weaken AI regulations, marking the first major rollback of digital rules amid pressure from the United States and industry. The deal includes exemptions for industrial applications.
A consortium of 12 major European banks including BNP Paribas, BBVA, ING, and UniCredit is partnering with Fireblocks to develop a regulated euro-denominated stablecoin under MiCA regulations, targeting launch in second half of 2026.
French Finance Minister publicly supports euro-pegged stablecoin initiatives under MiCA framework and urges European banks to expand euro stablecoins and tokenized deposits as dollar-pegged supply exceeds $300 billion.
