Crypto Regulation & Tax News, Laws & Compliance

What is MiFID II?

Key Takeaways MiFID II is the EU's core rulebook for investment services, in force since January 2018, and it is the legal basis for offering regulated crypto derivatives such as futures, perpetuals and CFDs to European clients. It sits next to MiCA, not on top of it: spot crypto falls under MiCA, while crypto derivatives fall under MiFID II, which is why exchanges often advertise both licences. A MiFID II licence brings real investor protections, but it also comes with strict retail limits, including a 2:1 leverage cap on crypto CFD-type products. In This Article Why You Keep Seeing MiFID II MiFID II in Plain Terms Where MiFID II Came From How Does MiFID II Work?

6 days ago Crypto Exchanges

Best MiFID II-Regulated Crypto Derivatives Platforms in Europe (2026)

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What Is the GENIUS Act?

2 weeks ago Stablecoins

What Is the EU’s AMLR?

Key Takeaways The AMLR (Regulation (EU) 2024/1624) is the EU’s first single, directly applicable anti-money laundering rulebook, and it starts applying on 10 July 2027....

5 July 2026 By Jonas Splinter Crypto Exchanges

The CLARITY Act Explained (Updated 2026)

Key Takeaways The CLARITY Act (H.R. 3633) is a US bill that would split oversight of digital assets between the CFTC and the SEC, ending...

1 July 2026 By Jonas Splinter Crypto Exchanges

Utorg Obtains MiCA License as July 1 Deadline Forces Much of the Industry Out of Europe

Dubai, UAE, 1st July 2026, Chainwire

1 July 2026 By ChainWire Press Releases

10 Best FCA-Regulated Crypto Exchanges in the UK for 2026

Key Takeaways Every exchange on this list holds FCA registration under the UK Money Laundering Regulations, verified as of June 2026. FCA registration covers anti-money-laundering...

30 June 2026 By Jonas Splinter Crypto Exchanges

Are Privacy Coins Being Banned in Europe?

Key Takeaways Owning privacy coins like Monero, Zcash, and Dash stays legal in the EU, but regulated exchanges and custodians must stop offering them under...

27 June 2026 By Jonas Splinter

Bitcoin Suisse Receives MiCAR License and Launches European Expansion

Zug, Switzerland, 23rd June 2026, Chainwire

23 June 2026 By ChainWire Press Releases

How to Check if a Crypto Exchange Is MiCA-Licensed: The Official EU Registers (2026)

Key Takeaways A MiCA CASP authorisation is the single licence that lets a crypto exchange legally serve customers across all 27 EU countries plus Norway,...

21 June 2026 By Jonas Splinter

Best MiCA-Licensed Crypto Exchanges in Europe (2026)

Which crypto exchanges can legally operate across Europe after the MiCA deadline of 1 July 2026? An overview of the fully licensed platforms passporting across...

19 June 2026 By Jonas Splinter

Bitcoin Suisse expands with Digital Asset License and Investment Business Act Registration Approval in Bermuda

Zug, Switzerland, 12th May 2026, Chainwire

12 May 2026 By ChainWire Press Releases

The Critical Role of Regulatory Compliance in Building Trust in Cryptocurrency Markets

This article discusses the critical role of regulatory compliance in cryptocurrency markets and its impact on trust and operational sustainability.

18 March 2026 By Blockspot Publications

Stay on top of how crypto is regulated and taxed. Our guides explain the EU's MiCA framework, how CASP licensing and the official EU registers work, stablecoin classifications such as e-money tokens and asset-referenced tokens, and what evolving rules mean for exchanges, issuers, and investors.