MiCA Crackdown: Why 90% of Europe's Crypto Firms Vanished

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:02:13 +0000

The MiCA crackdown that took full effect across the European Union on July 1, 2026 has removed the operating rights of roughly 90% of the region’s crypto firms, leaving only about 220 licensed providers where an estimated 1,300 to 3,000 once operated. The rulebook meant to protect European crypto users has instead thinned the market to a handful of well-capitalised giants and pushed most users off regulated rails.

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MiCA Crackdown: Why 90% of Europe's Crypto Firms Vanished