MiCA: the key regulation for the crypto sector in Europe
The MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) Regulation is the European regulation that establishes a common framework for all crypto-assets and service providers in the European Union. Its objective is clear: to provide legal certainty, protect users and ensure that crypto services operate with transparency, solvency and effective supervision.
In Spain, the full application of MiCA is extended until June 2026
Although some parts of MiCA are already active, the Spanish Government has decided to extend the full application of the regulation until June 2026.
This new timetable gives crypto service providers additional leeway to obtain their MiCA licence and adapt to all technical, legal and operational requirements.
This postponement does not affect the progress of the regulation, but rather ensures an orderly, secure and supervised transition.
How we at EurocoinPay view this extension of MiCA in Spain
At EurocoinPay, we have supported this regulation from day one. We believe that a strong crypto ecosystem needs clear rules that promote trust and mass adoption.
How this extension of MiCA affects users and merchants
At EurocoinPay, we want to send a clear message: all our services will continue to operate as normal during the transition period.
1. Full continuity of services
Cryptocurrency payments, use of our EurocoinPay MasterCard, trading on the Exchange, international transfers, POS terminals for merchants… nothing changes for users or for businesses that already accept cryptocurrencies with us.
2. Greater regulatory security
The extension until 2026 allows for a more solid and seamless transition to MiCA. Both users and merchants will operate in an increasingly regulated, transparent and protected environment.
3. More time to adopt European standards
EurocoinPay was one of the first European exchanges registered with the Bank of Spain, and we are now further strengthening our processes to align ourselves 100% with MiCA.
MiCA and EurocoinPay: committed to a secure and regulated crypto ecosystem
At EurocoinPay, we have been advocating for more than 10 years that cryptocurrencies should be useful, secure and accessible to everyone. The arrival of MiCA – and its temporary extension – reinforces that vision.
Thanks to this regulatory framework:
- Users will have more information, more guarantees and more protection.
- Merchants will be able to accept cryptocurrencies with complete confidence.
- Crypto companies will work under a common European standard.
MiCA raises the quality of the sector and accelerates the mass adoption of digital payments. We are prepared to comply with all its requirements and continue to lead the transition towards a decentralised and regulated economy.
Our commitment until MiCA comes into full effect in 2026
During this period, at EurocoinPay:
- We will continue to report with complete transparency on each step of the process.
- We will adapt all our systems to the standards required by MiCA.
- We will maintain the security, speed and usability that characterise us.
- We will support users and merchants in this transition to a regulated environment.
June 2026 is not a setback; it is a starting point for a new European standard that ensures that cryptocurrencies can be part of everyday life, without risk or uncertainty.
At EurocoinPay, we are ready for that future and continue to build it with you.
Disclaimer: The information set forth herein should not be taken as financial advice or investment recommendation. All investments and trading involve risk and it is the responsibility of each individual to do his or her due diligence before making a decision.
