Web3 in Germany and the EU
Web3.de.com explains what Europe's crypto rules mean in Germany, in plain English, for people and for builders.
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The European Union wrote a single set of rules for crypto-assets instead of leaving each country to decide alone.
Regulation
MiCA is the EU regulation covering crypto-asset issuers and service providers. It sets rules for licensing, disclosure and stablecoins across member states.
Markets in Crypto-Assets
A crypto-asset service provider licensed in one EU country can offer its services across the EU. That is called passporting.
CASP
BaFin is Germany's federal financial supervisor. It licenses and oversees crypto businesses operating in Germany.
BaFin
Under MiCA, stablecoins tied to a single currency are treated as e-money tokens, with reserve and redemption rules for issuers.
E-money token
Launching in the EU means knowing which activities need a license. Get qualified legal advice early; the rules reward preparation.
Compliance
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