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EBA warns of AML risks from crypto firms in MiCA transition
The European Banking Authority (EBA) warned on October 9 that crypto-asset service providers operating under transitional arrangements pose money-laundering and terrorist-financing risks as the EU phases in its Markets in Crypto-Assets regime. 
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance faces the risk of losing access to the European Union market if French regulators reject the company's application for registration under the new MiCa legislation. A major reason for this could be that Changpeng Zhao (CZ) is the sole owner of the French branch, holding 100% of its shares. 
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its first final report on the regulatory framework for the crypto market under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). This document presents ESMA's recommendations regarding the criteria for the proper registration of crypto service providers and the procedure for handling complaints. The report has now been submitted to the European Commission, with ESMA set to assist the government in implementing these recommendations as a consultant. 
Four digital asset companies have obtained Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) licenses in the Netherlands, enabling them to operate seamlessly across all 27 EU member states. This milestone marks a key step toward a unified regulatory framework for Europe’s crypto industry. 
Could MiCA Put the Brakes on DeFi's Growth?
The crypto community is buzzing with debates about the impending rollout of the MiCA regulatory framework in the EU. Key figures like Rune Christensen, co-founder and principal developer of MakerDAO, express concerns about potential disruptions in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. However, opinions on the matter are divided. 