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Last updated: 2026-06-24 13:17:01 ET
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Updated Jun 24, 2026 11:30 AM ET
OpenPayd, which provides infrastructure to crypto exchanges including Kraken, has secured a MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) license from European regulators. The approval signals that Europe's comprehensive crypto regulatory framework is now operational and enabling compliant stablecoin adoption.
Crypto infrastructure providers and exchanges operating in Europe gain regulatory clarity and competitive advantage. Stablecoin issuers and platforms can now offer regulated services, potentially accelerating adoption of digital assets in European financial markets.
MiCA represents the world's most comprehensive crypto regulatory regime and sets a template for other jurisdictions. Europe is positioning itself as a regulated crypto hub, contrasting with the US regulatory vacuum and creating arbitrage opportunities for compliant platforms.
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