ESMA has updated its Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) register to include BingX, YouHodler, and Openbank, the digital banking arm of Banco Santander, according to CoinTelegraph. This expansion brings the total number of unique crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) on the register to 375.
The MiCA framework aims to regulate crypto activities across the European Union, promoting transparency and investor protection. The inclusion of these new players reflects growing institutional and retail interest in regulated crypto services within Europe.
For Japanese investors and traders, monitoring developments in the EU’s crypto regulatory landscape is crucial as it may influence global market standards and cross-border crypto service offerings.