Cyprus Mail9 Jul 2026

CySEC warns firms over money laundering risks after MiCA transition ends

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has warned regulated financial firms to strengthen their anti-money laundering controls following the end of the European Union’s transition period under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) on July 1, 2026.

In a circular issued on this week, the regulator drew attention to new guidance published by the EU Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AMLA), which outlines the money laundering and...

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