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Electrocoin CEO: MiCA Is Killing European Crypto Companies

Electrocoin CEO Nikola Škorić claimed MiCA has significantly reduced the number of crypto companies operating in Croatia to seven.

➤ Electrocoin CEO Nikola Škorić claims the MiCA regulation has drastically reduced the number of crypto companies in Croatia from 16 to seven, impacting market competition and customer choice. ➤ Škorić highlights that high licensing and compliance costs disproportionately affect smaller crypto firms, leading to consolidation and a narrowing of available services for banks and merchants. ➤ The article suggests that while MiCA aims for investor protection and innovation, its implementation has created significant barriers for new and smaller players in the European crypto market.

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Why Europe's MiCA Falls Short: The Hidden Challenges Crypto Firms Face in 2026

➤ Europe's MiCA regulation, while aiming for harmonization, imposes significant hidden costs on crypto firms due to additional national licensing and compliance requirements, impacting profitability. ➤ These increased operational expenses translate to higher fees for retail investors and potential hesitation from institutional players, leading to reduced liquidity and market uncertainty. ➤ The article suggests that if these challenges persist, Europe risks losing its competitive edge in the global crypto race, potentially driving capital and innovation to more lenient jurisdictions.

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The Evolution of Cannabis Real Estate Finance

The Evolution of Cannabis Real Estate Finance

One unifying frustration across the breadth of legal cannabis operators in the United States is how expensive it is to open a new location. Licensing application fees, real estate costs and costly consulting fees on top of traditional start-up costs create a not insignificant pile of capital. For conventional businesses, a typical solution to funding challenges has always been to go to your…

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