ESMA Adds 37 Firms to MiCA Register, Including Standard Chartered
The European Securities and Markets Authority has updated its MiCA register with 37 additional crypto-asset service providers, with Standard Chartered among the newly listed firms.
The European Securities and Markets Authority has updated its MiCA register with 37 additional crypto-asset service providers, with Standard Chartered among the newly listed firms.
The update to ESMA’s public register of authorized crypto firms reflects ongoing progress in the EU’s implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation. The 37 additions expand the growing list of firms that have secured authorization to operate across the bloc under the unified licensing framework. For related coverage, see Binance Adds AEUR, PYR, SCRT and VANRY to Monitoring Tag List.
Standard Chartered’s appearance on the register follows the bank’s announcement that it had been granted both a MiCA and electronic money institution licence, advancing its digital asset strategy in Europe. The dual licensing positions the bank to offer regulated crypto services alongside traditional banking products in the EU market. For related coverage, see Binance to Stop Serving EU Clients Next Week After MiCA Licence Failure: FT.
Why Standard Chartered’s inclusion stands out
The addition of a global bank with Standard Chartered’s scale marks a shift in the composition of MiCA-registered firms. Early entries on the register skewed toward crypto-native companies, but the presence of a major traditional financial institution signals that established banks view MiCA compliance as a viable path into European digital asset markets.
The timing is notable. The EU’s MiCA transition period for crypto firms ended on July 1, meaning unlicensed operators can no longer rely on grandfathering provisions to serve European clients. Firms that failed to secure authorization face losing access to the bloc entirely, as Binance’s difficulties with its MiCA bid have illustrated.
Standard Chartered has been building its crypto infrastructure beyond Europe as well, having recently partnered with Circle on USDC minting and redemption. The MiCA licence adds a regulatory foundation for expanding those capabilities to EU-based clients.
For market participants watching the register, future updates will reveal whether additional traditional banks follow Standard Chartered’s lead or whether crypto-native firms continue to dominate new authorizations. The ESMA register, updated on a rolling basis, remains the authoritative source for confirming which firms hold valid MiCA licences.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrency and digital asset markets carry significant risk. Always do your own research before making decisions.
