🚨 LITHUANIA ENFORCES CRYPTO LICENSING

Lithuania is officially tightening the screws.

The Bank of Lithuania has confirmed that all crypto firms operating in the country must be fully licensed by December 31, 2025, aligning with the EU’s MiCA framework. No license, no business.

This is part of a broader shift across Europe. The era of lightly regulated crypto hubs inside the EU is ending, and jurisdictions are moving toward harmonized rules rather than regulatory arbitrage.

Short term, this will hurt smaller operators. Many firms that relied on minimal oversight or weak compliance will either shut down, relocate, or consolidate. Expect fewer exchanges, fewer service providers, and higher operational costs.

Long term, this is actually bullish for adoption. Clear rules lower institutional risk, attract regulated capital, and make it easier for banks, insurers, and funds to interact with crypto infrastructure.

MiCA isn’t about killing crypto. It’s about filtering the industry.

Survivors come out stronger.