Tag: AMINA Austria

MiCA is now the legal gate for CASPs across the EU — but the licensing rollout is uneven, political, and increasingly competitive. Czech National Bank confirmed on 11 February 2026 that it issued the first six CASP authorisations, after receiving 248 applications. Meanwhile, Austrian FMA has already authorised multiple “EU hub” entities since spring 2025, reinforcing the perception of an emerging licensing race inside the single market.

Austria's Financial Market Authority (FMA) is aggressively positioning Vienna as a gateway to the European crypto market. With six MiCA-licensed crypto-asset service providers (CASPs)—including two exchanges with substantial regulatory baggage—the FMA has emerged as one of the EU's most prolific MiCA licensing authorities.