EU MiCA Licenses Hit 244 as Germany and France Lead Crypto Rules Rollout Now

EU MiCA licenses reached 244 by June 29, with Germany at 57, France at 26, and a July 1 deadline for crypto firms.

The European Union has issued 244 MiCA crypto licenses, according to ESMA register data for June 29. 

The rollout comes as the July 1 compliance deadline approaches for crypto service providers.

Crypto firms without a MiCA license must stop offering covered services across the EU after the deadline. 

The rule applies to firms providing regulated crypto services under the new framework.

Germany leads the licensing count with 57 approved crypto service provider licenses. France ranks second with 26 licenses, placing both countries ahead of other EU markets.

Together, Germany and France account for more than one-third of all issued MiCA licenses. Meanwhile, Greece, Hungary, Poland, Portugal, and Romania have not issued any licenses.

Germany and France Lead EU MiCA Licensing

Germany has taken the largest share of MiCA approvals with 57 licenses. 

This gives the country a clear lead in the EU crypto licensing rollout. The figure also shows faster progress than most other member states.

France follows with 26 licenses, based on the same ESMA register data. Its position makes it the second-largest licensing market before the July 1 deadline. 

Together, Germany and France hold a large share of approved firms.

This concentration may shape where crypto companies serve European users from licensed bases. 

Firms with approvals in these countries can continue covered services under MiCA rules. However, each company still must meet ongoing supervision and reporting duties.

July 1 Deadline Raises Pressure on Firms

The July 1 deadline creates a clear line for crypto service providers in the EU. 

Firms without approval must stop providing relevant services after the deadline passes. This applies to covered activities under the MiCA service provider rules.

The rule may affect exchanges, custodians, brokers, and other crypto businesses. 

Companies still waiting for authorization may need to pause or change European services. Users may also see platform access change after the deadline.

Five EU countries have not issued any MiCA licenses, according to the data. These countries are Greece, Hungary, Poland, Portugal, and Romania. 

Firms based there may face urgent decisions before continuing regulated services.

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MiCA Rollout Changes European Crypto Access

MiCA creates a shared rulebook for crypto services across the European Union. 

The framework covers licensing, supervision, stablecoin rules, and user protection standards. It is designed to replace uneven national approaches with one common system.

The 244-license count shows that implementation is now moving into an active phase. 

Licensed firms can operate under clearer rules across the bloc. Unlicensed firms must either secure approval or stop covered services.

The next updates may come from ESMA register changes and company announcements. 

Crypto users will likely watch which platforms confirm their MiCA status. For now, Germany and France remain the leading centers in the EU rollout.

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