Since July 1, the question on the minds of millions of European cryptocurrency users is no longer «What is MiCA?» but something much more practical: Does my exchange actually comply, or does it just appear to? The transitional period that allowed exchanges to operate under their old national registrations has come to a definitive end in all 27 Member States,…
Before we dive into the detailed analysis, here’s a summary of SwissBorg’s key facts at a glance. MiCA-compliant Quick Summary of SwissBorg Rating 4.3 Founded in 2017 Headquarters Switzerland Regulator AMF (France), MiCA Cryptocurrencies +400 Maker/Taker Not applicable; 0.99% trading fee (%) before BORG cashback…
Starting to invest in cryptocurrencies in Spain in 2026 is safer than ever thanks to the MiCA regulatory framework, which ensures that all authorized platforms meet the same standards for custody, transparency, and user protection. Within that regulated ecosystem, the differences in ease of use between platforms are enormous and can make a big difference…
In the European cryptocurrency market of 2026, the MiCA regulation has standardized the level of security and transparency among authorized platforms. Within this regulated ecosystem, the factor that most impacts an investor’s actual returns is fees, and the differences between platforms are much greater than they appear at first glance…
Updated on June 26, 2026. With six days left until the end of the MiCA transition period, the question most frequently asked by European cryptocurrency users is no longer just a theoretical one: Is my exchange licensed or not? The good news is that you don’t have to take the platform’s word for it,…
Updated on June 26, 2026. July 1, 2026, has taken root in the European crypto community’s collective imagination as an «all-or-nothing» date: either you have a MiCA license, or you disappear from the regulatory landscape. This is an understandable simplification, but not entirely accurate. Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 does not make that date…
Will Binance Obtain the MiCA License Before July 1? The Answer Is Now No Updated June 26, 2026 The question that has dominated the crypto regulatory debate in Europe over the past few months now has a definitive answer—and it’s not the one Binance was hoping for. The world’s largest exchange by…
The following is a list of exchanges without a confirmed CASP license under the MiCA Regulation (EU) 2023/1114, as of July 3, 2026: # Exchange Status Regulatory Status 01 Binance Unlicensed Withdrew its application in Greece on June 24, 2026, following concerns raised by HCMC, Ireland, and Latvia regarding its structure. 02 MEXC Unlicensed No known application…
Updated: June 25, 2026 Binance Status: No MiCA license confirmed Application in Greece: Withdrawn on June 24, 2026 Contingency plan: Active. Official announcement before June 30 Risk to your funds No immediate freeze is expected, but restrictions are anticipated What to do Withdraw funds or migrate to an exchange with…
Updated: June 26, 2026 The situation is no longer speculative. Binance has officially confirmed that it will cease operations in Spain as of July 1, 2026, after withdrawing its MiCA license application from the Greek regulator and having not yet found a new European Union country where…