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.

Ripple MiCA CASP License: What Luxembourg's Nod Means

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:03:37 +0000

Ripple secured a preliminary MiCA CASP license from Luxembourg’s financial regulator, the CSSF, in June 2026 — a “Green Light Letter” that, combined with Ripple’s existing Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license, sets it up to passport regulated crypto payments and stablecoin services across all 30 European Economic Area countries once final conditions clear.

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

Ripple MiCA CASP License: What Luxembourg's Nod Means