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MiCA Cleans Up Europe's Crypto Market: No Room Left for Small Providers

  • —The EU's final MiCA transition period ended on July 1, 2026
  • —A MiCA license is now mandatory for regulated crypto services in Europe
  • —Cryptonow CEO Pachta-Rayhofen expects consolidation and smaller providers exiting
  • —Regulation poses a financial question for firms: the cost of licensing
Why it matters: Consolidation will shrink the number of European crypto services but boost trust in licensed players and unify EU rules.
Source: BTC-ECHO
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