Banks take nearly a quarter of the MiCA register: 80 credit institutions out of 349
- —The share of banks in the MiCA register rose from 17% to 22.9% over the quarter
- —The number of registered banks doubled: from 40 to about 80
- —The total ESMA register grew from 243 to 349 companies
- —The share of non-bank CASPs fell from 84% to 77%
Why it matters: Banks are entering the crypto market faster through the simplified Article 60 pathway, intensifying competition with CASPs ahead of the Dec. 30, 2026 end of transitional regimes.
Source: Crypto Economy