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Standard Chartered and 56 other firms added to ESMA's MiCA register in first post-deadline update

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Published 2026-07-03 12:02 UTCUpdated 2026-07-03 20:24 UTC
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Crypto.News on Standard Chartered MiCA passport
crypto.news · crypto.news · 2026-07-03 20:24 UTC
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Overview

ESMA has released its first post-deadline update to the MiCA register, incorporating 57 newly authorized crypto firms, including Standard Chartered. This brings the total number of MiCA-authorized crypto-asset service providers to 280, signaling continued regulatory adoption and compliance within the EU crypto market. Standard Chartered's inclusion highlights the growing participation of established financial institutions in the regulated crypto space under MiCA.

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1.3
Momentum 24h
3
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3
Origins
2
Source types
2
Duplicate ratio
33%
Why now
  • This is the first MiCA register update following the EU’s transition period deadline, marking a key regulatory milestone.
  • The addition of 57 firms reflects accelerating compliance and market readiness under MiCA.
  • Standard Chartered’s passport highlights growing institutional engagement with regulated crypto services in Europe.
Why it matters
  • MiCA is the EU’s comprehensive regulatory framework for crypto assets, impacting market participants and compliance requirements.
  • Inclusion in the MiCA register enables firms like Standard Chartered to operate across the EU with a regulatory passport.
  • The update signals ongoing regulatory progress and institutional adoption in the European crypto market.
LLM analysis
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Recurring claims
  • ESMA added 37 new licensed crypto-asset service providers in its first post-deadline MiCA register update.
  • Standard Chartered secured a MiCA passport as part of the 57 newly authorized crypto firms added to ESMA's register.
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  • Crypto.News: neutral
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Cointelegraph MiCA register update
cointelegraph.com · cointelegraph.com · 2026-07-03 12:02 UTC
Crypto.News on Standard Chartered MiCA passport
crypto.news · crypto.news · 2026-07-03 20:24 UTC
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