MiCA CASP Authorisation After the Transition Period
The MiCA transitional period ended on 1 July 2026 in every Member State. This guide covers who needs CASP authorisation, the process, capital, AML duties and what ESMA expects now.
Crypto
KYC in Crypto: Requirements for Exchanges and VASPs
KYC in crypto is the identity verification and due diligence that crypto exchanges and other virtual asset service providers (VASPs) carry out on their users. For a user, “completing KYC” means proving identity — usually with an ID document and a live selfie — before trading or withdrawing.
MAS Payment Services Act: Crypto (DPT) Licensing Pathway
Crypto exchanges, brokers, custodians and transfer services in Singapore are licensed under the Payment Services Act 2019 (PS Act) as providers of a digital payment token (DPT) service. A firm applies for a Standard Payment Institution (SPI) licence if its transactions stay below S$3 million a month…
MiCA Regulation Explained: Compliance Requirements for Crypto Firms in 2026
MICA — the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation — is the world’s first comprehensive crypto-asset framework. It introduces a unified authorization regime for Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs), strict requirements for stable coin issuers, and market-conduct rules that apply across all 27 EU member states. This guide covers what MICA actually requires, how it interacts with the Travel Rule and EU AMLR, and what non-EU crypto firms need to know.
