The European Securities and Markets Authority's October 16, 2026 MiCA register update reflected a net increase of eight providers, expanding from 367 to 375 listed firms after nine additions and one removal.

How governments worldwide set rules for digital assets through legislation, agency rulemaking, licensing regimes and court fights.

Comprehensive legal regimes for digital assets, such as the EU's MiCA and proposed US market-structure bills, defining how tokens are issued, traded, and supervised.