ESMA Adds 14 New CASPs to MiCA Register as Licensing Slows
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European authorities added 14 crypto companies to the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework register in the second post-deadline update, signaling a slower licensing pace after an initial surge. The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) updated its interim MiCA register on Thursday, bringing the total number of licensed crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) to 294. The new entries include Ripple Payments Europe , the European payments arm of blockchain company Ripple, as well as Portugal-based Bison Bank and Croatia’s state-owned bank, Hrvatska poštanska banka (HPB). The update follows ESMA’s previous register expansion on July 3 , when the regulator added 37 CASPs in the first major post-deadline update after MiCA’s transitional period ended. Several newly added companies highlight the continued entry of traditional financial institutions into Europe’s regulated crypto market. In addition to Bison Bank and HPB, the MiCA register added two cooperative banks from Germany, namely Volksbank Schwarzwald-Donau-Neckar and Raiffeisenbank Auerbach-Freihung. The update also included Liechtenstein-based Kaiser Partner Privatbank, expanding the presence of private banking groups offering regulated crypto services under MiCA. 14 newly approved CASPs in the MiCA register update on July 16, 2026. Source: ESMA The register counts dozens of traditional finance institutions, including Spain’s BBVA and CaixaBank, Germany’s Commerzbank, France’s CACEIS Bank and Standard Chartered Luxembourg. ESMA reported no changes to its registers for electronic money tokens (EMTs), a category of crypto-assets designed to maintain a stable value against a single official currency, or asset-referenced tokens (ARTs), which are linked to multiple assets such as currencies or commodities. As of the latest update, the EMT register counted 21 unique issuers, while the ART register continued to list no approved issuers. Related: MiCA licensing only the beginning as crypto custodians face scrutiny The regulator also added two entities to its non-compliant register following actions by Italy’s securities regulator, the Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa (CONSOB). The new additions were Reversal Investment Group and Kortex, bringing the total number of entries on the non-compliant list to 164, including crypto exchange MEXC. Magazine: Will the crypto lobby’s $189M campaign get CLARITY over the line?
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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has added 14 Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs) to its MiCA regulatory framework, bringing the total to 294. While major companies like Ripple Payments and traditional financial institutions continue to enter the space, the pace of license issuance has slowed compared to earlier periods. This indicates an acceleration in the institutionalization of the European crypto market, and investors should focus on a market restructuring led by compliant firms.
상승 영향
- Crypto Assets — The expansion to 294 firms within the MiCA framework is enhancing market credibility. The active participation of traditional financial institutions boosts asset values and lowers entry barriers for institutional investors.
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- Crypto Assets — The slowing pace of license issuance and the continuous monitoring of non-compliant firms by regulators increase entry costs and operational uncertainties for new market participants.
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The expansion of the MiCA framework reflects Europe's commitment to creating a transparent and regulated digital asset landscape. However, the slowing approval process suggests a more rigorous scrutiny of applicants' operational robustness and compliance capabilities. As the market matures, the competitive advantage will likely shift toward institutions that prioritize regulatory alignment, effectively creating a barrier to entry for smaller or less prepared players.
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