Ripple Achieves Mica Compliance for Crypto Operations in Europe
WHO:
Bitcoinist - Payward Europe has secured an electronic money institution license in Lithuania.
Bitcoinist - Circle has secured the first European electronic money institution license for a global stablecoin issuer under MiCA.
Cointelegraph - Ripple is the organization involved in securing the MiCA license.
Techmeme - Luxembourg's CSSF (Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier) is the financial regulator that granted the authorization.
WHAT:
Cointelegraph - Decta's report indicated that the market cap of eight MiCA-compliant euro stablecoins rose to $673.9 million in the year before Europe’s CASP transition period ended, reflecting a growth of 128%.
Cointelegraph - The European Parliament adopted a digital assets report calling for further assessment of decentralized finance (DeFi), staking, crypto lending, and NFTs after the MiCA’s transition period ended.
Cointelegraph - Ripple's MiCA licensing process is now complete, allowing it to provide regulated crypto-asset services across the European Economic Area.
Techmeme - Ripple has received CASP authorization from Luxembourg's CSSF, confirming its full compliance with MiCA to operate in 30 EEA countries.
Bitcoinist - The license allows Kraken’s parent company to expand its regulated route for euro-denominated fiat and crypto services in Europe.
Bitcoinist - The license gives USDC and EURC a clearer regulated path across the region.
NewsBTC - Binance is adjusting stablecoin access for European users as the European Union’s MiCA framework moves from policy debate into day-to-day exchange operations.
Cointelegraph - Ripple has achieved full MiCA licensing, enabling it to provide regulated crypto-asset services.
Techmeme - Ripple received CASP (Crypto-Asset Service Provider) authorization, making it fully compliant to offer crypto services.
WHERE:
Bitcoinist - The electronic money institution license was secured in Lithuania.
Cointelegraph - Belgium’s FSMA flagged six unauthorized crypto-asset service providers added to a fraudulent CASP list days after the EU’s MiCA transitional period expired.
Cointelegraph - Belgium’s FSMA flagged six unauthorized crypto-asset service providers added to a fraudulent CASP list.
Cointelegraph - The approval was granted in Luxembourg.
Techmeme - Ripple can now operate across 30 countries in the European Economic Area (EEA).
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HOW:
Techmeme - The authorization process involved securing CASP authorization from Luxembourg's financial regulator, CSSF.
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Techmeme - The authorization process involved securing CASP authorization from Luxembourg's financial regulator.
(UPDATED July 7, 2026 15:52 UTC)
A recent report from Decta revealed that the market cap of eight MiCA-compliant euro stablecoins surged to $673.9 million, marking an impressive growth of 128% in the year leading up to Europe’s CASP transition period. In related news, the European Parliament has adopted a digital assets report that emphasizes the need for further evaluation of decentralized finance, staking, crypto lending, and NFTs following the conclusion of MiCA’s transition period. These developments highlight the ongoing evolution and regulatory focus within the cryptocurrency landscape in Europe.
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(UPDATED July 7, 2026 11:49 UTC)
Ripple has successfully completed its MiCA licensing process, enabling the company to offer regulated crypto-asset services throughout the European Economic Area. This milestone comes after Ripple received CASP authorization from Luxembourg's CSSF, confirming its compliance to operate in 30 EEA countries. The authorization process required Ripple to secure this crucial approval from Luxembourg's financial regulator.
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(UPDATED July 7, 2026 06:20 UTC)
Payward Europe has successfully secured an electronic money institution license in Lithuania, allowing Kraken’s parent company to broaden its regulated offerings for euro-denominated fiat and crypto services across Europe. This new license marks a significant step for the company in enhancing its presence in the European market. With this development, Kraken is poised to provide more comprehensive financial services to its customers in the region.
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(UPDATED July 7, 2026 04:18 UTC)
Circle has made headlines by securing the first European electronic money institution license for a global stablecoin issuer under the MiCA regulations. This important license provides USDC and EURC with a clearer regulated path across Europe. Meanwhile, Belgium’s FSMA has flagged six unauthorized crypto-asset service providers, adding them to a fraudulent CASP list just days after the EU’s MiCA transitional period came to an end.
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(UPDATED July 6, 2026 23:20 UTC)
Binance is making changes to stablecoin access for its European users as the European Union's MiCA framework transitions from policy discussions to everyday exchange operations. Meanwhile, Belgium's FSMA has identified six unauthorized crypto-asset service providers, adding them to a fraudulent CASP list. These developments highlight the ongoing regulatory shifts in the cryptocurrency landscape across Europe.
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(UPDATED July 6, 2026 21:29 UTC)
Ripple has achieved full MiCA licensing, allowing it to provide regulated crypto-asset services across 30 countries in the European Economic Area. This significant approval was granted by Luxembourg's financial regulator, the CSSF, which also provided Ripple with CASP authorization to ensure compliance. As a result, Ripple is now positioned to operate within the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency regulation in Europe.