The European Securities and Markets Authority published its first update to the EU crypto company register on Friday after the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation transitional period ended Wednesday, adding 37 licensed crypto-asset service providers to the bloc's formal oversight list. The update brings ESMA's interim MiCA register to 280 crypto-asset service providers, up from 243 in the previous update published June 26. The newly listed firms include Standard Chartered, digital asset prime brokerage FalconX, Sygnum Europe, and Ronin EM, while the electronic money token register added Crédit Agricole's CACEIS. The increase marks a practical turning point for MiCA as the framework moves from rulemaking into live market supervision across EU jurisdictions, with authorization under MiCA becoming the main route for crypto companies serving EU clients.
Standard Chartered Secures MiCA Authorization From Luxembourg Regulators
Standard Chartered secured MiCA authorization from Luxembourg regulators on June 25. The bank was also granted an Electronic Money Institution license, allowing it to issue electronic money and provide payment services. The combined approvals give Standard Chartered a broader European base for regulated digital asset activity, with MiCA authorization supporting crypto-asset services while the EMI license connects digital asset activity with payment services and electronic money products.
"Securing our MiCA and EMI licences is a key step in progressing our digital asset journey in Europe," Standard Chartered's global head of financing, Margaret Harwood-Jones, said. The bank stated the approvals build on recent digital asset custody launches in Asia and the Middle East and reflect growing client demand for regulated access to digital assets in Europe.
Cyprus Leads EU Jurisdictions With 6 New MiCA Authorizations
Cyprus led the latest wave of MiCA approvals, accounting for 6 of the 37 newly listed crypto-asset service providers. France followed with 5 additions, while Italy and Malta also recorded 5 each. The Czech Republic and Spain added 4 CASPs apiece, Luxembourg accounted for 3, and the Netherlands added 2. Germany, Liechtenstein, and Latvia each recorded 1 new entry.
The update brings total MiCA authorizations granted by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission to 21. Germany's Federal Financial Supervisory Authority remains the EU authority with the highest number of MiCA authorizations at 58. The spread of approvals shows how MiCA is being implemented through national regulators while feeding into a shared EU register.
ESMA Register Shows 280 Total CASPs With Zero Asset-Referenced Token Issuers
The latest ESMA update shows the register of asset-referenced tokens remained unchanged, with no approved issuers listed. The list of non-compliant entities also remained at 162. CASP licensing is moving forward, giving exchanges, brokers, custodians, and financial institutions a clearer route into the regulated EU market, while token issuance under the asset-referenced token category appears slower.
For crypto companies, the updated register increases the cost of staying outside the licensed market. Institutional clients, banks, and payment firms are more likely to work with registered providers as MiCA becomes embedded in procurement, due diligence, and risk reviews.
FAQ
What did ESMA add to the MiCA register on Friday?
ESMA published its first update to the EU crypto company register on Friday, adding 37 licensed crypto-asset service providers after the MiCA transitional period ended Wednesday. The update brings the total to 280 CASPs, up from 243 in the previous update published June 26. Newly listed firms include Standard Chartered, FalconX, Sygnum Europe, and Ronin EM.
Which EU jurisdiction leads in MiCA authorizations?
Germany's Federal Financial Supervisory Authority remains the EU authority with the highest number of MiCA authorizations at 58 total. In the latest update, Cyprus led new approvals with 6 additions, bringing its total to 21. France, Italy, and Malta each added 5 new CASPs.
How many asset-referenced token issuers are approved under MiCA?
The register of asset-referenced tokens remained unchanged with no approved issuers listed. The list of non-compliant entities also remained at 162. CASP licensing is advancing while token issuance under the asset-referenced token category shows slower progress.
