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MiCA Compliance in 2026: What Crypto Firms Must Do Now
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Fusion42 · 24 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) transitional period ended on 1 July 2026, requiring all crypto-asset service providers operating in the EU to have full MiCA authorisation. Firms without authorisation must have wind-down plans ready, and ESMA mandates uniform enforcement across member states.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Crypto & Web3, and 2 sources have reported it between 10 Aug 2026 and 11 Aug 2026.
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Crypto founders targeting European users must now ensure full MiCA authorisation or exit the market immediately. You need to verify your licensing status and have a client offboarding plan ready to avoid fines or forced shutdowns.
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2 sources · first reported 10 Aug 2026 · latest 11 Aug 2026
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