Spain has announced that it will implement the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation starting July 1, 2026, shifting from an earlier December 2025 target. The delay offers crypto-asset service providers more time to secure MiCA authorization while Spain keeps its approach in line with the EU transition.
MiCA sets a single rulebook for crypto-asset service providers across the EU. It also links market access to licensing, governance, and consumer protection controls under a common framework.