MiCA &amp; Compliance Guides

MiCA CASP Licence in Malta (MFSA)

How to get a MiCA CASP licence in Malta through the MFSA: timeline, capital, the VFA-to-MiCA transition and EU passporting. Built for operators.

MiCA CASP Licence in Cyprus (CySEC)

A MiCA CASP licence in Cyprus through CySEC: the cost-effective EU hub, the transitional timeline, capital requirements and EU passporting explained.

MiCA CASP Licence in the Netherlands (AFM)

A MiCA CASP licence in the Netherlands via the AFM. The Dutch transitional window already closed (30 June 2025) — what operators must do now to stay…

MiCA CASP Licence in Luxembourg (CSSF)

A MiCA CASP licence in Luxembourg via the CSSF: why funds and institutional crypto firms choose it, the 1 July 2026 deadline, capital and passporting.

MiCA CASP Licence in Lithuania (Bank of Lithuania)

A MiCA CASP licence in Lithuania via the Bank of Lithuania — the EU's fastest route, capital tiers and passporting. The transitional window has…

MiCA CASP Licence in Ireland (Central Bank of Ireland)

A MiCA CASP licence in Ireland via the Central Bank of Ireland: a credible, English-speaking, common-law EU base. The transitional window has closed.

MiCA CASP Licence in Germany (BaFin)

A MiCA CASP licence in Germany via BaFin: top-tier credibility and the EU's largest market. The 12-month transitional window has already closed.

MiCA CASP Licence in France (AMF)

A MiCA CASP licence in France via the AMF/ACPR: the PACTE-to-MiCA transition, the 1 July 2026 cut-off and the criminal penalties for operating…

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Lithuania vs Ireland: Which MiCA CASP Licence?

Lithuania vs Ireland for a MiCA CASP licence: speed and cost versus credibility. Regulator, timeline, cost tier and passporting compared.

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The Cheapest EU Jurisdiction for a MiCA CASP Licence

Which EU jurisdiction is cheapest for a MiCA CASP licence in 2026? Why capital is the same everywhere, where real costs differ, and how to estimate…

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The Fastest Route to an EU CASP Licence

Which EU jurisdiction grants a MiCA CASP licence fastest? Indicative regulator processing times — Lithuania ~90–120 days up to Germany 9–12 months.

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Malta vs Cyprus: Which MiCA CASP Licence?

Malta vs Cyprus for a MiCA CASP licence: the EU's most experienced crypto regulator versus the cost-effective, English-speaking hub. Compared.

Relocation & Special Situations

Poland Has No MiCA Law — Where Polish Crypto Firms Can License Instead

Poland is the only EU state without MiCA implementation. Here's why Polish crypto firms license abroad — and the CASP hubs to passport back from.

Operational Compliance

DORA Compliance for Crypto-Asset Firms and CASPs

Does DORA apply to your CASP? The five DORA pillars for crypto firms — ICT risk, incident reporting, resilience testing and the Register of…

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For Crypto Exchanges

Finance, treasury and MiCA/CASP support for crypto exchanges and trading platforms.

For Stablecoin Issuers

Reserve management, treasury controls and EMT/ART compliance for stablecoin issuers.

For Payment & E-Money Firms

Where PSD2/EMD2 meets MiCA — dual-regime mapping, EMT rails and a finance function.

For Crypto Funds

Custody controls, NAV methodology and fund operations for crypto funds and asset managers.

For OTC Desks & Brokers

CASP class mapping, banking redundancy and clean settlement for desks and brokers.

For Web3 Startups

Token classification, white-paper route and a finance function from day one.

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MiCA & CASP Licensing

End-to-end CASP authorisation: class mapping, application and regulator liaison.

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Multi-bank and EMI treasury, banking redundancy and reserve management.

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Senior part-time finance leadership: forecasting, board reporting and month-end close.