CRYPTO
MEETS EUROPE.
WE MAKE IT WORK.
The Voice of Web3 in Europe — Policy, Innovation & Trust. We turn MiCA regulation into opportunity — licensing support, advocacy, research and a powerful network from Lisbon to Vilnius.
One licence. 450M customers. Zero borders.
EUCA helped 64 CASPs passport across the EU in 2025. Legal templates, supervisory contacts, stablecoin compliance — all in one membership.
| CASP licence | Stablecoin (EMT) | DeFi & Staking |
|---|---|---|
| 4–6 months avg. | EBA reporting ready | Best-practice code |
🔒 Audited • Compliant • Passportable across EEA
Not lobbyists.
Builders & bridge-makers.
The EU Crypto Association (EUCA) is the largest pan-European Web3 non-profit, headquartered at Rue de la Loi, Brussels — 200 meters from the European Commission. Founded in 2019 by exchanges, custodians, law firms and universities, we exist for one reason: make Europe the best jurisdiction in the world to launch compliant crypto products.
- ✓We translate law into product. MiCA is 200+ pages. We turn it into checklists, APIs, reporting templates and licence playbooks in 12 languages.
- ✓We bring industry to the table. Monthly roundtables with ESMA, EBA, ECB and national regulators — no shouting, just working solutions.
- ✓We defend users. Proof-of-reserves standard, anti-scam charter, education for 140k Europeans per year.
Five pillars for a compliant Web3
From licence application to TV interview — EUCA covers the full journey of a European crypto company.
Policy & Advocacy
Position papers on MiCA review, staking, NFTs, DeFi and AMLR. 40+ consultations answered yearly. Direct access to MEPs and Commission DG FISMA.
See MiCA timeline →CASP Licensing Lab
Step-by-step authorisation kit: capital requirements, governance, white papers, custody segregation. Mock interviews with ex-regulators.
Get the kit →Stablecoin & Payments
EMT compliance, reserve management, EBA reporting, instant SEPA integration. Euro stablecoin sandbox with 12 banks.
Read research →DeFi & Innovation
Self-custody defence, staking code, L2 scaling forum. We prove decentralisation can be supervised without killing it.
Join forum →Education & Trust
Crypto Literacy Tour in 27 states, university certificates, scam radar, proof-of-reserves dashboard for all members.
Learn more →EUCA Score 2026
Europe ranks #1 for regulatory clarity. 78% of global CASPs consider EU domicile. Full report free for members.
Download →Your passport to 450M users
Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation is fully applicable since Dec 30, 2024. Transitional periods end in 2026 — now is the time to get licensed.
Stablecoin rules (Title III-IV) + CASP obligations. EUCA publishes 120-page implementation guide.
France, Germany, Netherlands, Lithuania lead. 64 EUCA members authorised. Passport notifications via ESMA register.
Grandfathering ends July 1, 2026 in most states. Non-compliant platforms must exit or partner. EUCA fast-track still open.
Commission reviews NFTs, lending, MEV. EUCA DeFi Contact Group already drafting proposals.
Do you need a CASP licence?
If you custody, exchange, place, transfer, advise or operate a trading platform for crypto in the EU — yes.
| Service | Capital | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Exchange / Broker | €125k | 4–6 mo |
| Custody | €125k | 5–7 mo |
| Platform operation | €150k | 6–9 mo |
| Advice / Portfolio | €50k | 3–5 mo |
No legal advice. EUCA connects you with 30 vetted law firms in all 27 states.
MiCA White Paper Generator
Generate ESMA-compliant disclosure drafts, risk sections and sustainability annex in 20 minutes.
Built by industry leaders
Exchanges, banks, stablecoin issuers, custodians, L1s, auditors and top EU law faculties. All committed to our Code of Conduct.
“EUCA got us licensed in NL and passported to 12 states in 5 months. Their mock interview was harder than the regulator.”
— Jonas Berg, CEO NordExchange★★★★★ CASP member since 2023
“The stablecoin working group saved us €400k in reporting costs. Direct line to EBA is priceless.”
— Sofia Almeida, EuroMint★★★★★ EMT issuer
“As a university, we finally have a bridge to policy. Our students intern at ESMA via EUCA.”
— Prof. Lukas Mayer, TU Munich★★★★★ Academic partner
Where Europe meets Web3
EU Blockchain Summit 2026
800 delegates, 60 regulators, MiCA clinic, stablecoin demo day. Flagship. Members -40%.
Get tickets →CASP Founders Breakfast
Licensing Q&A with ex-supervisors. Cap 30. NDA room. Every first Tuesday.
Reserve seat →Euro Stablecoin Forum
ECB, EBA + 12 issuers. Reserves, interoperability, SEPA Instant x blockchain.
Join waitlist →Latest insights & policy
Analysis from our Brussels Policy Lab — MiCA guidance, market data, enforcement tracking. Click any story for full analysis.
Newsroom launching
Our editors are finalising the first MiCA briefings. Check back soon or join to receive them first.
Join 180+ builders shaping EU crypto law.
Membership from €190/mo for startups. Includes licensing toolkit, ESMA register alerts, monthly regulator calls and summit discounts.
Startup — €190/mo
For pre-seed to Series A. Toolkit + community + 1 summit ticket.
Scale — €590/mo ★ popular
Licence support, policy groups, 3 tickets, proof-of-reserves badge.
Institutional — custom
Banks, L1s, auditors. Board seat, research co-authorship.
Questions, answered
Short answers. For detailed memos, members access 92 policy papers.
Still unsure about MiCA?
Book a free 20-min eligibility call. We review your model and tell you which licence (if any) you need.
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🕘 Mon–Fri 9:00–18:00 CET
Request MiCA checklist
Free 18-point self-assessment PDF + eligibility call.