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MiCA enforcement begins July 1. Switch to one of Europe’s longest-standing licensed exchanges.
MiCA regulation will be fully enforced across the European Economic Area (EEA) starting July 1, 2026, potentially restricting exchanges without authorization. Kraken, authorized by the Central Bank of Ireland and licensed under MiFID and E-money, is positioning itself as a compliant alternative for EU traders.
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Why It Matters
Full MiCA enforcement creates a regulatory divide in the EEA, where non-compliant exchanges may face operational restrictions, potentially shifting user bases toward licensed platforms.