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EU crypto passporting regime enters its second phase

Firms licensed in one member state can now serve clients across the bloc, with supervisors publishing the first joint enforcement priorities.

By Priya Raman · Staff reporter · Jul 28, 2026 · 6 min read

EU crypto passporting regime enters its second phase

The second phase of the bloc's crypto licensing regime took effect this week, allowing authorised firms to serve clients across member states under a single licence.

Supervisors published joint enforcement priorities alongside the change, naming custody segregation and marketing communications as early focus areas.

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