Why Choose Cyprus as Your MiCA Licensing Jurisdiction
What makes Cyprus a competitive base for crypto-asset businesses seeking MiCA authorisation.
Why CASP Applications Get Delayed or Rejected
Common shortcomings that slow down or derail MiCA authorisation applications, and how to avoid them.
Stablecoin Issuers Under MiCA (ARTs and EMTs)
A closer look at the authorisation and reserve requirements facing stablecoin issuers under MiCA.
Custody and Safeguarding of Client Crypto-Assets Under MiCA
How MiCA protects client assets held by crypto custodians and what CASPs must put in place.
Marketing and Client Communication Rules Under MiCA
What CASPs need to know about advertising, disclosures and client communications.
AML and Travel Rule Obligations for Cyprus CASPs
How anti-money laundering rules and the crypto Travel Rule apply to Cyprus-authorised crypto firms.
MiCA Passporting Across the EEA from Cyprus
How a Cyprus CASP authorisation can be used to provide services throughout the European Economic Area.
Fit-and-Proper Requirements for CASP Directors and Shareholders
What CySEC looks for when assessing the individuals behind a crypto-asset service provider.
Capital Requirements for Crypto-Asset Service Providers
An overview of the prudential capital rules CASPs must meet under MiCA.
Article 60 Notifications: Fast-Track Route for Regulated Entities
How already-regulated financial firms can extend into crypto-asset services through the simplified MiCA notification procedure.
Asset-Referenced Tokens vs E-Money Tokens Explained
Breaking down MiCA's classification of stablecoins and what it means for issuers.
CySEC’s Role Under MiCA: Authorisation and Supervision
How the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission functions as the national competent authority for crypto-assets.
