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Banks Now Hold 23% of EU MiCA Crypto Providers
Banks now represent 23% of crypto providers registered under the EU’s MiCA framework, marking a major shift toward mainstream adoption. This regulatory milestone brings new opportunities, trust, and challenges for European crypto users.
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Lagarde Reportedly Pressed Greece to Block Binance MiCA License
The Wall Street Journal reports that ECB President Christine Lagarde personally pressured Greece to deny Binance a MiCA license, cutting the exchange off from the European market. The move highlights escalating tensions between regulators and major crypto platforms.
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Germany’s Crypto Boom: 89 MiCA Licenses While UK Falls Behind
Germany now holds 89 MiCA licenses — 25.5% of the entire EU registry — adding 31 new authorized providers in just two months. While Germany accelerates with Deutsche Bank preparing crypto custody services, the UK continues to lose ground due to regulatory uncertainty and brain drain to European competitors.