EU watchdogs warn scammers are posing as crypto firms and regulators after MiCA deadline: FT

EU watchdogs warn scammers are posing as crypto firms and regulators after MiCA deadline: FT

EU regulators warned of fraud surge after MiCA deadline; scammers impersonate agencies and platforms targeting users of 1,700+ unlicensed exchanges. MiCA licensing status is now critical infrastructure due diligence; regulatory fragmentation creates operational risk for teams managing crypto platforms.