The EU scoreboard
Germany's count of 79 is the highest in the EU, ahead of France and the Netherlands. The register doesn't show exactly how far those two sit behind, but the gap is there. This matters because the register is the official record of which firms are allowed to operate under MiCA, the EU's main crypto law. A higher number means more firms have gone through the approval process and are now actively serving customers. Germany's position at the top makes it the reference point for crypto licensing in the EU.
Six banks join the list
The latest update to the EU register added six banks. That's a notable shift. Most of the firms on the list have been crypto-native players, so seeing traditional banks appear suggests they're moving into the space under the same rules as everyone else. The additions mean lenders are getting authorization to handle crypto services directly, not just through side ventures. It's a concrete sign that the banking side of the industry is engaging with MiCA on the same terms as the crypto firms.
Why Germany's lead matters
An authorization in one EU member state lets a firm serve customers across the whole bloc under MiCA's passporting rules. So Germany's 79 licenses aren't just a domestic number — they're a gateway into the EU market. Crypto companies that want to operate across many countries tend to pick one place to get authorized, and Germany has become that place for the largest number of firms. Its lead over France and the Netherlands shows that the German market is the busiest and most active for crypto authorizations in the EU right now.
The register updates on a rolling basis
