[MiCA Regulations Set to Take Effect, Europe Issues 230 MiCA Crypto Licenses] Odaily Planet Daily News: The MiCA regulations will officially take effect on July 1, 2026. Crypto service providers without this license will be unable to offer new services within the EU. Currently, Europe has issued a total of 230 MiCA licenses, with Germany leading at 56 authorizations, followed by the Netherlands with 26, France with 21, Malta with 15, Cyprus with 13, and Ireland with 12. In France, approximately 40% of regulated crypto service providers had not submitted license applications previously. The heightened compliance requirements have led some smaller traditional crypto institutions to face the risk of acquisition or closure. (lesechos)