Mica Law Draft Designates CNMV and Bank of Spain as Crypto Watchdogs

Mica Law Draft Designates CNMV and Bank of Spain as Crypto Watchdogs

The latest Mica (Europe’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation) revision designates the CNMV and the Bank of Spain as the main cryptocurrency watchdogs in the country. The draft also stipulates that companies offering services in the EU will need to be based in a European country. The norm excludes NFTs, for now. Experts state the law might be in advanced stages by the end of this year. Bank of Spain and CNMV Designated as Default Crypto Watchdogs. Mica (Europe’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation)’s latest draft had an update recently, bringing about many changes. For....


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