MiCA gave crypto a passport, but customers still face borders

The EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) has created a passport system allowing authorized crypto companies to operate across member states without multiple licenses, but customers still face practical restrictions due to differences in national rules and payment options. Hungary's additional crypto restrictions were repealed following EU infringement action, allowing companies like Bitvavo to resume services, though inconsistencies in service availability and payment methods persist across countries.

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