ESMA's MiCA register grows to 280 authorized crypto firms after the July 1 deadline, with Standard Chartered and FalconX among 37 new additions.

ESMA orders unauthorized crypto firms to wind down EU operations before the July 1, 2026 MiCA deadline, with only 17-20% of providers fully licensed.

MiCA has cut Europe's 3,000 registered crypto firms to just 244 authorized providers. Barcelona-based Venga clears the bar as even Binance winds down EU services ahead of the…