The MiCA deadline is approaching, and European crypto companies are accelerating their move to the UAE
According to CoinDesk, as the July 1 deadline for the EU MiCA regulatory framework approaches, several cryptocurrency companies in Europe are turning their attention to the UAE.
Irina Heaver, a lawyer at the Dubai law firm NeosLegal, stated that the volume of inquiries from European founders has significantly increased over the past year and a half, with over 120 inquiries received weekly, about half of which come from European countries.
Heaver pointed out that many founders are dissatisfied with the bureaucracy and regulatory burdens in Europe and are opting for the UAE instead. The UAE's cryptocurrency regulatory framework is designed specifically for digital assets, with processes that are faster and typically completed in a few days, while Europe may take months. Additionally, UAE licenses can cover markets with approximately 4 billion people in Asia, North Africa, and more.
Recently, Binance has withdrawn its MiCA application in Greece and notified some EU users that certain services will be suspended. Erald Ghoos, CEO of OKX Europe, previously stated that about 80% of cryptocurrency companies would not be able to pass the MiCA compliance review. Heaver warned that this could lead to "brain drain, tax loss, and job loss" in Europe.
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