Key facts
- Slovenia is the first EU country to register an electronic money institution under MiCA.
- Dinaro, a Slovenian electronic money institution, has been added to the MiCA register.
- Dinaro is now listed as an electronic money token issuer.
- Two new crypto-asset service providers were added to the MiCA register.
- One crypto-asset service provider was removed from the MiCA register.
- The MiCA regulation establishes a harmonized legal framework for crypto-assets in the EU.
Slovenia has taken a significant step by becoming the first EU member state to register an electronic money institution under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. The Slovenian electronic money institution, Dinaro, has been officially added to the EU's MiCA register of electronic money token issuers. This marks a key milestone in the implementation of the comprehensive crypto-asset framework across the European Union.
In addition to Dinaro's registration, the latest update to the MiCA register also includes the addition of two new crypto-asset service providers. Concurrently, one existing provider has been removed from the register. These changes reflect the ongoing activity and adjustments within the crypto-asset service provider landscape as entities seek to comply with the new regulatory regime.
The MiCA regulation, which aims to create a harmonized legal framework for crypto-assets across the EU, establishes clear rules for issuers and service providers. By registering Dinaro, Slovenia is demonstrating its commitment to integrating digital assets within a regulated environment, fostering innovation while ensuring investor protection and financial stability. The register serves as a central point of reference for authorized entities operating within the EU's crypto market.