ESMA adds 37 new MiCA certified crypto companies

The European regulator ESMA has published the first update of the MiCA register following the end of the EU transition period. 37 new Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASPs) have been added, bringing the total number of licensed entities to 280. Major names such as Standard Chartered, FalconX, Sygnum Europe and Ronin EM are part of the new cohort.

Standard Chartered and Major Financial Names in the Register

The addition of Standard Chartered to the MiCA register is striking. The British bank is not only receiving a CASP licence, but also obtains an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence in Luxembourg. This positions the bank firmly in the European crypto market, which is becoming increasingly professionalised under MiCA regulation.

CACEIS, a subsidiary of the French bank Crédit Agricole, also now appears in the register. CACEIS has been added as an issuer of Electronic Money Tokens (EMT). This shows that traditional financial institutions are increasingly taking advantage of the opportunities offered by the MiCA framework. For example, BTSE previously had to introduce mandatory KYC checks after lacking a MiCA licence, a situation the major banks are now seeking to avoid.

The MiCA Register Is Growing Steadily

ESMA’s interim MiCA register contains several categories: providers of crypto services, issuers of Asset Referenced Tokens (ART) and issuers of Electronic Money Tokens (EMT). In addition, ESMA also maintains a list of non-compliant parties. The most recent version of the register, last updated on 3 July 2026, is available on the ESMA website.

The growth to 280 licensed entities shows that the European crypto sector is gaining momentum now that the transition period is over. Companies operating without a licence face increasing risks, while certified parties benefit from the trust that an official MiCA licence brings. The register is expected to continue growing in the coming months, as more companies complete their licensing processes.