RE: MiCA will be huge as it opens up the entire Europe market26 Oct 2025 12:41
NO actually I think Lithuania will have to run till 1st July but i was just highlighting your biased ways....
Yes, crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) in Lithuania can continue to operate under a transitional "grandfathering" period until July 1, 2026, under the EU's MiCA regulation. This allows existing businesses to operate under national laws until they receive a formal MiCA authorization or are denied one. The full MiCA regulation comes into effect on December 30, 2024, but this transition period gives businesses time to adapt to the new rules.
Key details for applying in Lithuania
Transitional period: Existing CASPs can operate until July 1, 2026, under national laws, giving them time to apply for a MiCA authorization.
Application: Existing providers authorized under national law before December 30, 2024, can apply for a MiCA authorization through a simplified procedure until July 1, 2026.
Official deadlines: While the EU-wide grandfathering ends on July 1, 2026, individual countries may have their own specific national deadlines within this period. For example, Lithuania had an initial deadline of June 1, 2025, and an extended deadline of January 1, 2026, to comply or cease operations.
Adaptation required: During this period, businesses must still prepare for full compliance with MiCA rules, which include adapting governance, internal processes, risk management, and AML/KYC policies.