Bitpanda MiCA Fine Marks Austria's First Crypto Penalty

Austria imposed its first penalty under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation by fining Bitpanda €70,000 for delays and omissions related to crypto-asset white paper submission and marketing communications. Bitpanda has corrected the issues and holds MiCA licenses from Austria and Germany.

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