Ripple says it has secured a major licensing approval in the European Union, a fresh regulatory win that could ease market access for XRP and Ripple’s payments services.
Luxembourg's preliminary e-money approval strengthens Ripple's EU expansion after its recent UK authorization, moving the company closer to passporting under the EU's MiCA rules. The step could expand on-ramps and institutional access for XRP-backed services across the bloc once final requirements are met.
VELO Protocol has filed a mandatory MiCA white paper to operate in European markets, signaling early compliance with the EU's new crypto framework. The disclosure positions VELO to expand services in Europe and may encourage similar filings by other projects.
Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin warned EU regulators that the Digital Services Act could enable a form of 'zero-space' censorship, urging a shift from blanket removals to algorithmic transparency and oversight.
Lithuania’s central bank warned that all crypto service providers must secure a licence by December 31 or be deemed to be operating illegally and face penalties. The move signals stricter enforcement of EU rules in the Baltic nation.
Revolut and Trust Wallet launched an integration on Dec 11, 2025 that lets EU users buy crypto and receive it directly in Trust Wallet, giving them control of their keys from the moment of purchase.
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.