European #Crypto Trading Surges 70% Under MiCA While U.S. Activity Declines


$BTC and crypto trading volumes from EU customers jumped 70% quarter-on-quarter in Q1 2025 following MiCA regulation implementation.


Paybis reported a decline in U.S. retail activity during the same period, despite President Trump's crypto-friendly administration.


European users placed larger, more deliberate trades compared to previous quarters under the new regulatory framework.


Major exchanges including OKX,   Crypto.com, and Bybit obtained licenses under the MiCA framework.


The regulation introduces single licensing across all EU member states through a "passport" system.


France experienced a 175% spike in crypto activity, benefiting from its 2019 PACTE law head start.


The U.S. faces persistent regulatory confusion despite favorable rhetoric from the Trump #administration.

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June 23, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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