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MiCA licensing in the EU: Czechia “catch-up”, Austria “hub”, and a fragmented single market

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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.