Phil Haunhorst

Phil Haunhorst is a crypto journalist and editor focused on cryptocurrency markets and blockchain technology in the European region. He holds a degree in computer science specializing in IT systems, where he developed expertise in encryption algorithms and cryptography. He started his career as an IT specialist before transitioning into crypto journalism in 2020, covering digital assets, decentralized finance, and regulatory developments. Over time, he established himself in the crypto media landscape, contributing analysis and reports for leading publications. Phil currently serves as EU Ambassador for BeInCrypto, representing the platform across all European markets. He has participated in industry discussions, conducted interviews with industry leaders like Adam Back, and built working relationships across the sector with teams from Web3 projects and KOLs. If you have a story you want to discuss, please reach out here: [email protected]

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Infographic Regulation

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Phil Haunhorst

06 August 2026, 10:03 UTC

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Updated 06 August 2026, 12:48 UTC

#Legal & Regulatory Council

KEY INSIGHT

Under MiCA, the individual countries give out MiCA licences that then are valid in the whole EU. The Graphic shows which countries have given out how many licences yet

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One rulebook, five zeroes

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