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EMBank's Ekmel Cilingir on Crypto Regulation: A Turning Point for Fintechs and SMEs
EMBank's Ekmel Cilingir on Crypto Regulation: A Turning Point for Fintechs and SMEs
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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Company Name: European Merchant Bank (EMBank)
Contact Person: Dilek Isik
Email: dilek.isik@em.bank
Country: Lithuania
Address: Pirkliu Klubas, Gedimino 35, 01119, Vilnius, Lithuania
Website: https://em.bank/
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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