The European Commission opens MiCA for its first major review
The Commission is reviewing MiCA's scope, stablecoin and CASP rules, as well as DeFi, staking, lending and NFTs. The targeted consultation remains open until 30 September 2026.
Current regulator changes and policy movements that affect fintech applications, from MiCA and MAS capital rules to banking and conduct updates. This archive tracks developments that can change launch timing, filing strategy, governance evidence and post-authorisation operations.
Current regulator changes and policy movements that affect fintech applications, from MiCA and MAS capital rules to banking and conduct updates. This archive tracks developments that can change launch timing, filing strategy, governance evidence or post-authorisation obligations for payment, e-money, crypto, brokerage and gaming operators.
A regulatory update matters when it changes the permission perimeter, evidence pack, capital, deadline or operating control. Track the MiCA CASP framework, the AUSTRAC transition deadlines and the Singapore payment-institution capital rules as decision inputs rather than headlines. Each update should be mapped to the affected entity, responsible owner, required evidence and date so the launch plan or compliance calendar changes before the rule takes effect.
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The Commission is reviewing MiCA's scope, stablecoin and CASP rules, as well as DeFi, staking, lending and NFTs. The targeted consultation remains open until 30 September 2026.
Parliament's ECON committee has approved the agreed PSD3 and PSR texts. Formal adoption remains outstanding, but payment and e-money businesses can now begin structured implementation planning.
The MAS has revised base capital thresholds and operational risk buffers for MPI applicants. Here is the practical read for fintechs choosing Singapore - and how the rules compare to a comparable EU PI.
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