EMBank's Ekmel Cilingir on Crypto Regulation: A Turning Point for Fintechs and SMEs

As the global financial system evolves to accommodate the rise of digital assets, European Merchant Bank (EMBank) is proud to support the leadership of its Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Ekmel Çilingir, in shaping the conversation. In his newly published LinkedIn Pulse article, "Crypto Going Legit: New Direction in the US, MiCA's Early Success, How Businesses Can Benefit," Çilingir explores the contrasting approaches of the U.S. and the European Union in regulating cryptocurrencies-and why these developments matter.

Çilingir's article examines the EU's early success with MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation), which came fully into effect in late 2024. MiCA is already showing measurable impact, including a 28% rise in trading volumes and increased issuance of MiCA-compliant stablecoins. At the same time, the U.S. has made a dramatic policy shift, launching a federal Crypto Task Force and greenlighting Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs-moves designed to promote innovation and attract institutional capital.

What sets this article apart is its practical insight for fintechs and SMEs. From reduced costs in cross-border payments to easier access to pan-European markets and tokenised fundraising, Çilingir outlines how businesses can integrate crypto responsibly and competitively under new frameworks.

At EMBank, we stand at the intersection of traditional banking expertise and digital innovation. We believe that thoughtful regulation, like MiCA, legitimises crypto and enables meaningful financial inclusion and commercial agility.

Discover Ekmel Çilingir's full analysis on LinkedIn Pulse (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/crypto-going-legit-new-direction-us-micas-early-success-cilingir-tkslf/) and learn how regulatory progress is turning crypto into a real business opportunity.

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European Merchant Bank (EMBank) is a specialized bank licensed by the European Central Bank, dedicated to empowering businesses and driving financial innovation. Founded in Vilnius, Lithuania, EMBank combines extensive banking expertise with modern digital banking solutions to meet the evolving needs of corporate clients and FinTech companies.

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