Unified rules for all 27 EU member states. Pass the compliance check for the new standards and gain direct access to a market of over 450 million consumers.
The Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation is driving a historic transformation in the digital economy. Until recently, each European Union country had its own, often contradictory, rules for handling digital currencies. This created a bureaucratic nightmare for crypto startups.
Now, the rules are unified. To operate legally across the European Union—providing services for the exchange, custody, or transfer of digital assets—obtaining a mica license has become the absolute gold standard and a legal necessity for all CASPs (Crypto-Asset Service Providers).
This license grants you "passporting" rights. By securing authorization in just one jurisdiction (for example, Lithuania, Estonia, or Cyprus), you have the legal right to scale your services to all 27 EU member states without the need to open local offices or obtain additional local licenses.
One license unlocks access to the entire European Economic Area, eliminating hidden regional barriers and local bureaucracy.
Having a fully legal status significantly simplifies opening corporate IBAN accounts in European EMIs and traditional banks.
Institutional and retail users are far more willing to trust their funds to platforms operating under strict European regulatory oversight.
Clear rules on share capital, IT security, and AML exclude the risk of sudden business closure due to legal "gray zones".
The exact requirements depend on the type of services provided. Below is a summary table for the main categories under the new framework.
| Type of Service | Min. Share Capital | Management Requirements | AML/KYC Policies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advising and order reception | € 50,000 | Local Director (EU resident) | Basic level (standard identity verification procedures) |
| Crypto-fiat exchange & Custody | € 125,000 | EU Resident with proven experience (Fit & Proper) | Advanced level + comprehensive IT system audits |
| Operating a trading platform (Exchange) | € 150,000 | EU Resident, strict reputation audit | Maximum compliance, live transaction monitoring systems |
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