EU

KuCoin has been granted a MiCAR license in Austria, allowing its European entity to provide regulated crypto services across 29 EEA countries. The approval is a major milestone in the exchange’s compliance and expansion strategy.

KuCoin EU has obtained a MiCA license from Austria’s Financial Market Authority, authorizing it to operate in 29 EEA countries. Malta is explicitly excluded from the authorization.

Pi Network has formally registered under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, a regulatory step that could open doors for the Pi coin (PI) in European markets. The move signals increased legal clarity and potential for broader exchange access.

The European Commission has proposed expanding ESMA's authority over crypto exchanges to strengthen security and regulatory enforcement across the EU, a move that has prompted industry concern over centralization and compliance costs.

Aave Labs has secured MiCA authorization enabling its Push fiat-to-stablecoin ramp to operate euro-to-crypto conversions across the European Union. The approval gives the project a regulated pathway for on‑ and off‑ramps under the EU's Markets in Crypto‑Assets framework.