MiCAR: The Institutional Playbook for Europe’s Digital Asset Market

This report from CoinDesk Data explores key trends shaping the European digital asset market and the harmonisation of crypto-asset policies across the EU with MiCAR.

  • February 27, 2025
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MiCAR: The Institutional Playbook for Europe’s Digital Asset Market

This report from CoinDesk Data explores key trends shaping the European digital asset market and the harmonisation of crypto-asset policies across the EU with MiCAR.

  • February 27, 2025

Report Summary

Explore the key trends shaping the European digital asset market, including the growth of EUR-fiat trading activity, the rise of MiCAR-compliant stablecoins, the performance of European exchanges, and the increasing role of regulated custodians and other institutional services that are helping to create the foundations of a robust digital asset offering in Europe.

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