Opinion: MiCA may accelerate the institutionalization and integration of the EU's crypto market

According to reports, Marina Markezic, co-founder of the European Crypto Initiative (EUCI), stated that MiCA could accelerate the institutionalization and integration of the EU crypto market, promote mergers and acquisitions between traditional finance and crypto-native companies, while potentially leading some companies or products to exit the market.

Although MiCA largely excludes DeFi from its direct regulatory scope, its interfaces or service access points may face additional regulation from member countries. This uncertainty could cause friction.