Banks Reach Nearly a Quarter of Crypto Providers on EU MiCA Register
The number of banks listed as crypto-asset service providers under the EU's MiCA framework roughly doubled between late June and mid-September 2026, lifting their share to about 23%.
AfroEuropa Newsroom
AfroEuropa desk
Banks have roughly doubled their presence on the European Securities and Markets Authority's (ESMA) register of crypto-asset service providers under the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, according to reporting by BitKE and Cointelegraph.
The number of banks listed grew to about 80 as of September 16, 2026, up from roughly 40 on June 26, 2026, based on an analysis of the regulator's data cited by BitKE. Over the same window, the total count of registered crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) rose from 243 to 349.
Keep reading
Tether Posts $1.5 Billion Q3 2026 Profit as Excess Reserves Approach $8 Billion
The stablecoin issuer reported quarterly net operating profit of $1.5 billion and said its reserve buffer nearly doubled to close to $8 billion.
Other highlights
WhatsApp Rolls Out Group Status and Message-Sharing Updates
The messaging app introduced Group Status updates visible only to group members, along with tools to share old messages with new members and pin messages.
Follow the story
One newsletter, two continents
The Bridge brings you the tech, startups, and leaders moving between Africa and Europe in one sharp email each morning. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
