MiCA restricts euro stablecoins to less than 1% of the global volume
A report released this Monday, April 27, 2026, by the industry group Blockchain for Europe reveals that euro-denominated stablecoins under the MiCA framework account for...
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France tightens MiCA limits for stablecoins and monitors wallets over 5,000 euros
by Luis Malavé
France is leading an unprecedented regulatory offensive by proposing much stricter MiCA limits for stablecoins, focusing primarily on assets linked to foreign currencies. According to...
The Parity Schism: Why Regulation Will Not Kill Crypto-Native Stablecoins
by Luis Malavé
The architecture of digital money is facing its greatest stress test. This is not a matter of a price drop, but a foundational identity schism...
The supply of stablecoins reaches $300 billion and their everyday use is confirmed
The total supply of stablecoins has officially surpassed $300 billion, solidifying its position as a critical infrastructure for the global economy. According to the Stablecoin...
OKX reports 53-fold trading surge after expansion into US and MiCA-aligned EU markets
by Mason Clarke
OKX reported a 53-fold surge in trading volume across its licensed and regulated markets in 2025 following a strategic expansion into the United States and...
KuCoin leverages MiCA license to onboard European fans through Tomorrowland partnership
KuCoin is using its Austria-issued MiCA authorization and an exclusive multi-year deal with Tomorrowland to bring regulated crypto payments to European festivalgoers. The move links...
Crypto Exchange KuCoin’s European Arm Wins MiCA License in Austria
by Logan Pierce
KuCoin’s European arm has secured a Markets in Crypto‑Assets (MiCA) license in Austria, marking a regulatory milestone for the global cryptocurrency exchange. The MiCA license...
Blockrise secures Dutch MiCA license and launches Bitcoin-backed loans for EU businesses
by Logan Pierce
Blockrise has obtained a MiCA license in the Netherlands and announces the launch of Bitcoin-backed loans aimed at EU businesses. The announcement positions the Rotterdam-based...
Aave launches fee-free stablecoin ramps in Europe after MiCA approval
by Logan Pierce
Aave Labs has obtained authorization in Ireland for its Push service, which will allow euro-to-stablecoin conversions across the European Economic Area without fees following MiCA’s...
EU risks a ‘regulatory own goal’ from MiCA–PSD2 overlap on EMTs
A clash between MiCA and PSD2 over Electronic Money Tokens (EMTs) is creating a regulatory overlap that could hinder crypto services across the EU. Patrick...