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EU MiCA licensing deadline could narrow crypto payment options for gambling operators

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EU crypto licensing requirements under MiCA are approaching a deadline, and gambling operators that use digital-asset payment providers may face fewer partners if firms leave the European market. The report says licensed providers can use passporting rights across 30 EEA markets; it does not identify a specific gambling operator or regulator decision.

Changes in the availability of crypto payment providers could affect operators’ digital-currency payment options across Europe.

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