Spanish regulatory authority approves Venga under MiCA authorization
2026-07-01 17:53
Odaily reports that the Spanish National Securities Market Commission has authorized the cryptocurrency platform Venga to operate under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, making it one of the few entities in Spain to have obtained MiCA approval.
The MiCA transition deadline came into effect on July 1. Digital asset companies previously operating under national rules must now obtain formal approval under the new framework, or cease providing regulated services within the EU. This authorization allows Venga to offer services across the 27-member EU market based on a single regulatory framework.
Michael Stroev, co-founder and CEO of Venga, stated that the MiCA review covered ownership structure, corporate governance, management suitability, risk frameworks, and product infrastructure. The EU previously had over 3,000 crypto companies registered as local virtual asset service providers. However, approximately 240 companies have now received full MiCA authorization, with fewer than 15 approved companies in Spain.
The MiCA transition deadline came into effect on July 1. Digital asset companies previously operating under national rules must now obtain formal approval under the new framework, or cease providing regulated services within the EU. This authorization allows Venga to offer services across the 27-member EU market based on a single regulatory framework.
Michael Stroev, co-founder and CEO of Venga, stated that the MiCA review covered ownership structure, corporate governance, management suitability, risk frameworks, and product infrastructure. The EU previously had over 3,000 crypto companies registered as local virtual asset service providers. However, approximately 240 companies have now received full MiCA authorization, with fewer than 15 approved companies in Spain.
