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MiCA: Monaco Tightens Its Crypto Regulation and Moves Closer to the European Framework

Published

13 August 2026

Topic

regulatory

Sectors

Fintech

Geography

Monaco

Source

Read at cointribune.com

Verified

Fusion42 · 13 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Monaco has proposed bill no. 1131 to revamp its crypto regulations, aligning more closely with the EU's MiCA framework and FATF standards, imposing stricter authorization and compliance requirements on crypto-asset service providers to combat money laundering and illicit activities.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 2 sources have reported it between 13 Aug 2026 and 14 Aug 2026.

◆ The Wire takeaway

Your crypto business in Monaco now faces tighter controls and prior authorizations under new rules linked to MiCA and FATF standards. Act quickly to secure compliance and licensing to avoid losing market access as enforcement intensifies.

Coverage

2 sources · first reported 13 Aug 2026 · latest 14 Aug 2026

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