Globling trading giants like Coinbase, Kraken, and Bybit have obtained regulatory licenses under the European Union's MiCA framework.
MiCA provides a comprehensive regulatory framework for crypto-assets, service providers, and issuers, offering benefits like passporting, access to a large consumer market, and reputational credibility.
While MiCA licensing offers advantages, it also comes with strict consumer protection rules, stablecoin limits, and high compliance costs, potentially challenging smaller players and hindering innovation.
Europe's unified MiCA framework contrasts with regulatory uncertainties in other jurisdictions, positioning the region as a potential global crypto compliance hub, depending on how well rules balance protection and innovation.