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MiCA transitional periods: what merchants should check

Member states set different grandfathering windows for crypto-asset service providers.

2026-09-30 · LCP Regulatory Desk · EU, MiCA

The EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation allows member states to grant transitional periods to existing providers.

Merchants relying on a gateway should check whether the provider appears on the ESMA interim register or a national authority's list.