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As of January 27, 2026, Bitcoin ($BTC ) is trading around $87,700 - $88,600 (With a live price of $88,300 at the time of writing) showing signs of consolidation after recent volatility. The cryptocurrency has been under pressure from macroeconomic factors, geopolitical tensions (such as U.S.-Iran issues), and market rotations away from risk assets. This has led to a choppy trading environment, with BTC struggling to reclaim higher levels like $90,000 while defending key supports. Short-Term Price Movement (1-30 D
The EU MiCA license exam is approaching: the exchange compliance race has begun
【ChainNews】The EU’s “Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation” (MiCA) license application wave has officially started. A leading exchange recently submitted its MiCA license application to the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, aiming to meet the upcoming compliance deadline.
Where does the pressure come from? French regulators published a list on January 13th—90 companies that are registered but have not yet obtained a MiCA license. These companies were given a timetable: June 30th is the end of the transition period. If they haven’t received approval by then, they must cease operations in July. The rules are simple and straightforward.
Currently, the speed of license approval varies greatly across European countries. Greece has not issued a single MiCA license yet, meaning if you choose to apply in Greece, you might face a longer wait. In contrast, Germany and the Netherlands are ahead, with license issuance leading other European countries. This sends a clear signal to exchanges that want to quickly achieve compliance—choosing the right regulatory jurisdiction is very important.
For users, this means there will be a wave of compliance reshuffling among exchanges in the second half of this year. Some platforms will pass smoothly, while others may face pressure. The entire industry is watching the progress of this compliance race.