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MiCA CASP license runs €300K–€700K in year one. Full cost breakdown: capital floors by class, legal advisory, compliance staff, ICT/DORA, and ongoing fees.
MiCA deadline is July 1, 2026. Country-by-country status: Germany 53 CASPs, Netherlands closed June 2025, Lithuania January 2026, Poland no licensing path.
MiCA CASP license requires €125K-€150K capital, a full-time compliance officer, and 12-24 months of NCA review. Most VASPs won’t clear all five blockers.
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