The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has updated its Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) register by adding 14 new Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASPs), bringing the total number of registered providers to 294. Among the new entrants are banks and Ripple Payments Europe, highlighting the increasing diversity of participants in the European crypto market, according to CoinTelegraph.
This expansion reflects ongoing regulatory efforts to oversee and legitimize crypto service providers under the MiCA framework, which aims to create a harmonized regulatory environment across Europe. The inclusion of established financial institutions alongside specialized crypto firms signals growing mainstream acceptance within the sector.
For Japanese investors and market participants, ESMA’s updated register offers valuable insight into the evolving European crypto landscape, which may influence cross-border investment flows and regulatory approaches in Asia.