EU MiCA register: banks double to 80 as Germany drives shift

The number of banks registered under the EU's MiCA crypto provider register has doubled from 40 to 80, largely driven by German banks leveraging a faster regulatory notification route that allows them to offer crypto services without full authorisation. Deutsche Bank plans to launch digital asset custody services pending MiCA approval, signalling increased mainstream bank involvement in crypto services in Europe.

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