Process & Authorisation
Transitional Regime
Member-state-specific grandfathering rule allowing pre-MiCA crypto businesses to continue operating during authorisation transition.
Definition
MiCA Article 143 allowed member states to set a transitional regime up to 18 months for pre-MiCA crypto-asset service providers to apply for authorisation. Deadlines varied: France/Cyprus closed Feb 2026; Germany/Italy closed end-2025; Spain/Portugal closed late 2025; others varied.
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