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MiCA’s Transition Ends On 1 July 2026. Is Your Crypto Business Authorised To Continue?

The EU's Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) transitional period expires on 1 July 2026, marking a critical deadline for crypto-asset service providers operating in Europe. Without proper MiCA authorisation by this date, businesses must cease operations and implement orderly wind-down procedures, as pending applications do not grant permission to continue providing services. This comprehensive analysis examines the regulatory requirements, compliance obligations, and strategic considerations for cryp

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

Podcast Series Episode 19: Blockchain Vol.VII - MiCA Continued: The Regulation In Practice

On the seventh episode of our blockchain series, Counsel Dr. Anastasia Mallerou and Associate Sotiris Kolelis continue discussing MiCA, focusing on the changes for firms operating in the crypto space, the authorization involved and the effect on the crypto-assets market.

Greece Technology

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Bernitsas

MiCA: The End Of The Transitional Period For CASPs

Cyprus is already active in the MiCA landscape, with 12 firms having either obtained CASP authorisation under MiCA or extended their activities via Article 60 notifications, positioning it as a credible EU base for regulated crypto-asset activity.

Cyprus Technology

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KPMG in Cyprus

Ireland’s AML/CFT Action Plan: 2026 – 2027

Ireland's Department of Finance has released its third National Risk Assessment on Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Proliferation Financing, identifying very significant risks in retail banking, digital banking, crypto-assets, and payment institutions. The assessment is accompanied by a comprehensive 30-Point Action Plan designed to strengthen Ireland's financial crime response framework over the next 18 months through enhanced regulatory oversight, beneficial ownership transparency, and sector-spe

Ireland Finance

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Arthur Cox

Insight Newsletter - Issue 2 | 2026

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Finance Malta

Malta Leads Again: Analysing The MFSA’s Decentralised Finance Discussion Paper

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WH Partners

EU CryptoReg Roundup: May 2026

Ireland Finance

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Walkers

Episode 133: Global Financial Centres: Geopolitics, Digital Transformation, AI (Podcast)

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Finance Malta

Episode 128: Global Financial Services And Green Finance Indices (Podcast)

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Finance Malta

Episode 130: Cybersecurity: Navigating Threats And Ensuring Compliance (Podcast)

Malta Technology

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Finance Malta

Episode 127: Cryptocurrency Growth, Security, And Market Transparency (Podcast)

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Finance Malta

Bridging The Atlantic On Stablecoins: The EBA-NYDFS Supervisory Cooperation MoU And Its Implications For Regulated Firms

Worldwide Finance

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PwC Legal Germany

European Commission Launches MiCAR Review

Ireland Finance

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William Fry

Regulating The Retail Market: Questions For The Future

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Finance Malta

Arbitration And Business Decision (Video)

Ireland Litigation

Aceris Law

How Is AI Impacting Work And What Might Happen Next? (Video)

Germany Technology

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Ius Laboris

The EU Platform Work Directive (Video)

Ireland Employment

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Arthur Cox

Pay Attention - Episode 19: Italy And The PTD - Il Secondo (Podcast)

Italy Employment

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Lewis Silkin

OPEN Ears Episode 20 Is Out! (Podcast)

Denmark Media & IT

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aera

Malta Enacts DAC8: New EU Crypto-Asset Reporting Obligations Introduced

Malta has strengthened its tax transparency framework through Legal Notice 162 of 2026, the Cooperation with Other Jurisdictions on Tax Matters (Amendment) Regulations, 2026. The amendments transpose Council Directive (EU) 2023/2226, commonly referred to as DAC8, into Maltese law and introduce new reporting obligations relating to crypto-assets.

Malta Technology

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Papilio Services Limited

Horizon Scanner Finance June 2026 - Irish Developments

On 5 March 2026, the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) published a Discussion Paper (DP12) (PDF 1.4 MB) examining the use of DLT and tokenisation within Irish and European financial services, with a particular focus on investment funds, including money market funds and exchange-traded funds.

Ireland Finance

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Arthur Cox

Implementation Of DAC8 Marks The End Of Non-Taxation For Crypto Assets

DAC8 and the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) are ending anonymity in crypto transactions across participating jurisdictions, including Portugal. From 2026, crypto asset service providers must collect and report user transaction data to tax authorities, significantly increasing transparency and tax enforcement.

Portugal Technology

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The Sovereign Group

Scope, Stablecoins, CASPs And More – MiCAR’s Dual Consultations Chart The Course For EU Crypto Regulation’s Next Chapter

The European Commission has launched dual consultations on the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR), seeking feedback from both retail users and industry stakeholders on whether the regulation remains fit for purpose. Key areas under review include the treatment of decentralized finance, stablecoins, crypto-asset service providers, NFTs, tokenised deposits, and the private-law treatment of tokens, with responses due by 31 August 2026.

Germany Finance

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PwC Legal Germany

High-risk Business Incorporation: Structuring iGaming, Crypto And Adult Industry Companies The Right Way

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Michael Chambers & Co. LLC

March 2026 Monthly Tax Briefing

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Bernitsas

Podcast Series Episode 17: Blockchain Vol.VI - Tokenization And Legal Taxonomy (MiCA Discussion)

Greece Technology

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Bernitsas

FIG Top 5 At 5 – 28/05/2026

Ireland Finance

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Matheson

European Commission Launches Targeted Consultation On The Review Of MiCA

Ireland Finance

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Maples Group

Fintech Insights #12 – MiCA & Prevention Of Market Abuse

Malta Technology

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Mamo TCV Advocates

Crypto Assets In Austrian Criminal Law

Austria Technology

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KNOETZL HAUGENEDER NETAL Rechtsanwaelte GmbH

FIG Top 5 At 5 – 21/05/2026

Worldwide Finance

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Matheson

MiCA Regulation And CASP License Guide: Italy & Luxembourg

Italy Technology

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Arnone & Sicomo

Ireland As A Location For Payment Institutions 2026

Ireland Finance

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McCann Fitzgerald

Crypto Assets In Austrian Criminal Law

Austria has introduced comprehensive reforms to its Criminal Code of Procedure to address the challenges of securing crypto assets in criminal investigations. The new provisions establish a legal framework for transferring digital currencies to government-controlled wallets and enable premature realization of volatile crypto holdings.

Austria Technology

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KNOETZL HAUGENEDER NETAL Rechtsanwaelte GmbH

FIG Top 5 At 5 – 21/05/2026

The Central Bank of Ireland Governor addresses Europe's fragmented single market and its impact on capital formation, while new compliance assessments reveal governance weaknesses across MiFID firms. Meanwhile, AMLA advances its supervisory framework and the European Commission launches a comprehensive review of crypto-asset regulations.

Worldwide Finance

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Matheson

MiCA Regulation And CASP License Guide: Italy & Luxembourg

The MiCA Rule – Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation) is the European legal framework governing the crypto-assets market within the European Union. MiCA applies to individuals, legal entities, and other undertakings involved in the issuance, public offering, admission to trading of crypto-assets, or the provision of crypto-related services within the EU.

Italy Technology

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Arnone & Sicomo

Ireland As A Location For Payment Institutions 2026

Ireland's position as a FinTech hub makes it an attractive jurisdiction for payment institutions seeking authorisation.

Ireland Finance

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McCann Fitzgerald

A Recap On MiCAR White Paper Machine Readability Requirements

Germany Finance

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PwC Legal Germany

RWA Tokenisation In Malta: MFSA Takes The Lead

On 18 May 2026, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) published a consultation paper on the tokenisation of financial instruments and real-world assets (RWAs), inviting industry feedback on the legal...

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WH Partners

Payments Insights #6 – EU Legislative Drafting Status Of PSD3 And PSR

The European Union is finalizing the Third Payment Services Directive and Payment Services Regulation, fundamentally restructuring how payment institutions and electronic money issuers are authorized and supervised across the single market.

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Mamo TCV Advocates

Anjouan Crypto Licence In 2026: Legal Framework, Requirements And Business Advantages

The Anjouan crypto licence provides a structured licensing framework for digital asset businesses seeking cost-efficient market entry with clear regulatory guidelines.

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Michael Chambers & Co. LLC

FIG Top 5 At 5 – 14/05/2026

The Central Bank of Ireland's Deputy Governor addresses the critical balance between maintaining robust capital requirements and fostering competition in the banking sector, while the European financial regulatory landscape continues to evolve through new guidelines on anti-money laundering cooperation, capital requirements, and sustainable finance implementation.

Ireland Finance

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Matheson

The End Of Transitional Periods Under MiCA And Its Consequences

European Union Finance

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MK Fintech Partners

Horizon scanner Finance May 2026 - Thought Leadership

Ireland Finance

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Arthur Cox

Crypto Tax Reporting: Does DAC8 Have A Wider Reach Than MiCA?

Malta Technology

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MK Fintech Partners

Financial Institutions And Supervisory ICT Risk And Cybersecurity Circulars Q1 2026

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MK Fintech Partners

EU Adopts 20th Package Against Russia & Parallel Sanctions On Belarus

Belgium International

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Mayer Brown

Why Choose The Nevis iGaming Licence In 2026: Key Benefits For Online Gaming Operators

Cyprus Media & IT

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Michael Chambers & Co. LLC

EU Reaches Compromise On PSD3 And PSR: Tighter Harmonisation, Crypto Rules And Stronger Consumer Transparency.

European Union Technology

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WH Partners

Cryptocurrency And Stablecoin Dynamics In France, The US, And Beyond – What Arbitration Practitioners Need To Know

France Litigation

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Forensic Risk Alliance

Why Financial Services Must Move From Secure By Default To Secure By Design

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Grant Thornton Malta

EU CryptoReg Roundup: April 2026

European Union Finance

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Walkers

Regulatory Compliance Quarterly Update | Q1 2026

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Mamo TCV Advocates

SUMMARY REPORT - Benchmarking Malta’s Capital Markets

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Finance Malta

Bad vs Good AI: The Tragic Stories Which Ensue From Unregulated AI

Malta Technology

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MK Fintech Partners

Podcast Series Episode 14: Blockchain Vol.V - Tokenization And Legal Taxonomy (Podcast)

Greece Technology

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Bernitsas

An Overview Of PSD3 And How The New Directive Could Affect The Cryptocurrencies Space.

Malta Technology

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MK Fintech Partners

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