MiCA Transition Deadline Passes: 83% of EU Crypto Firms Left Unlicensed as Enforcement Begins

The MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) transition deadline has passed in the EU, with 83% of crypto firms remaining unlicensed as enforcement begins. This creates immediate regulatory risk for unlicensed operators and a competitive advantage for compliant platforms.

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