Starting July 1, 2026, all cryptocurrency exchanges operating within the European Union must fully comply with the provisions of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The end of the 18-month transition period means that companies that have not met the requirements risk losing the right to provide services within the EU.

The MiCA Regulation was adopted to establish uniform standards for the regulation of digital assets and to increase market transparency. Key provisions include mandatory registration of all operators, the implementation of strict anti-money laundering procedures, and enhanced investor protection measures. According to the European Commission, as of early June 2026, more than 120 cryptocurrency platforms were registered in the EU, of which about 30% have completed the process of full compliance with the new rules.

Exchanges that have not yet obtained a license face fines and possible suspension of operations. The new requirements are expected to boost confidence in digital assets and reduce the risk of fraud, which is particularly important given the growing volume of transactions: the total turnover of cryptocurrency platforms in the EU in 2025 exceeded €1.2 trillion.

Companies are urged to accelerate compliance processes to ensure the continuity of service provision and the protection of client interests. The introduction of MiCA is seen as an important step toward establishing a safe and transparent crypto market in Europe.