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EU MiCA crypto‑asset service licences
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In late July 2026, Bison Bank became the first Portuguese bank to operate as a Crypto‑Asset Service Provider (CASP) under the EU’s Markets in Crypto‑Assets (MiCA) regulation, merging with its subsidiary Bison Digital Assets. The new structure offers regulated custody, exchange and advisory services to institutional clients and supports stablecoins and future tokenisation projects. A few days later, in In early August 2026, BCASH A.E. received was granted Greece’s first CASP licence from by the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, also under MiCA. BCASH, active since 2017, runs a network of crypto ATMs and franchise outlets, handling significant daily transaction volumes. joining the MiCA rollout. The licence enables EU passporting, allowing it BCASH to provide regulated crypto‑asset its crypto‑ATM, franchise network and proprietary trading‑and‑identification services across the bloc. These consecutive approvals illustrate the expanding rollout Around 200,000 Greeks (≈1.9% of MiCA‑based licensing across European countries, marking a shift toward regulated crypto‑asset services the population) have adopted cryptocurrencies, placing Greece 36th globally in penetration. BCASH’s spokesperson highlighted the region. credibility boost and a growing EU customer base. Shortly after, other Greek firms such as Xenios Blockchain Group A.E. and Capital Wallet Greece also received licences, underscoring the expanding regulatory framework.
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- 2026-08-03 09:17 UTC EU MiCA crypto‑asset service licences
- 2026-08-02 07:26 UTC EU MiCA crypto‑asset service licences
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