Luxembourg Crypto Firms Face 18-Month MiCAR Deadline Expiry: 2 July 2026 Compliance Shifts
The 18-month MiCAR transitional window for Luxembourg's crypto-asset service providers shut on 1 July 2026. VASP registrations are now obsolete, and firms must hold full CASP authorisation or cease operations. This legal briefing examines the CSSF's expectations, ESMA's guidance, and the immediate compliance imperatives for market participants.