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EU regulatory radar.
Primary-source research.

MiCA framework, CASP licensing and register. Introductory coverage: these summaries identify research questions and regulatory sources but are not exhaustive activity-by-activity licensing opinions.

Last editorial review: 17 October 2026 · Introductory profiles

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE

Jurisdictions and frameworks to examine

Legal requirements vary by activity, operating entity, customer type and local presence.

Law / authorisation frameworkSource linked

European Union / MiCA

CASPs must examine MiCA Article 59/63 authorisation and applicable national competent authority procedures. Transition provisions under Article 143 need country-specific assessment. Research focus: Authorisation / territory / activity mapping.

ESMA Single Rulebook ↗

Official registerSource linked

EU / MiCA register

ESMA publishes a register of CASPs, white papers, issuers and non-compliant entities. Verify licence status with the home-state authority. Research focus: Authorised providers / due diligence.

ESMA MiCA register ↗

LawSource linked

EU / Transitional measures

Article 143 provided transitional arrangements subject to each Member State’s choice and has a 1 July 2026 outer limit for the main CASP grandfathering clause. Research focus: Existing authorisation / status check.

ESMA MiCA Article 143 ↗

BEFORE PLANNING AN APPLICATION

Establish the relevant perimeter first.

Confirm the legal entity, marketed products, local and cross-border customers, custody model, payments flow and existing permissions. Then identify the regulator and obtain appropriately qualified advice for firm-specific determinations.

Evidence collectionList existing licences, intended activities and relevant corporate entities.

Licensing checksVerify the regulator, application route and applicable deadlines.