TLDR
- SwissBorg said stricter MiCA rules could reduce the number of crypto firms operating across the European Union.
- The company secured its MiCA license in France and plans to expand into major EU markets.
- Jeremy Baumann said tougher regulatory standards may lead to fewer but more resilient players.
- SwissBorg reported that an exploit in September 2025 led to the loss of 192,600 SOL worth $41.5 million.
- The firm said a partner’s compromised API caused the breach and not a hack of its core platform.
The European Union has begun enforcing its Markets in Crypto Assets framework across member states. Swiss wealth platform SwissBorg said the new regime will reshape competition within the bloc. The company expects stricter standards to narrow the field of active crypto firms.
MiCA Rules May Reduce the Number of Active EU Crypto Firms
SwissBorg secured authorization under the new framework in France and plans to expand across the bloc. The company manages $1.3 billion in assets and serves one million registered users. Chief Operating Officer Jeremy Baumann said tighter standards will pressure weaker operators. He told CoinDesk, “The economics of crypto brokerage can be challenging during softer market cycles.” He added that some global platforms may reassess capital allocation and operational focus.
Baumann said MiCA rules raise regulatory and operational standards for firms serving European clients.
He stated, “That could lead to a market composed of fewer but more resilient players.” He referred to Gemini’s recent exit from the European Union. He added that when global exchanges reduce their EU presence, “it opens space up for other European players.”
SwissBorg sought authorization in France, which regulators consider a strict jurisdiction for crypto oversight. The approval covers internal controls, risk management systems, and user asset safeguards. The company will migrate operations from Estonia to its French crypto-asset service provider entity. It will target Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, and Spain after confirming operational readiness.
SOL Exploit and Operational Response
SwissBorg disclosed an exploit in September 2025 that affected fewer than 1% of users. The incident involved 192,600 SOL worth $41.5 million at the time. The company said attackers accessed an external wallet used for its SOL Earn strategy. It stated that a partner’s compromised API caused the breach. The firm said its core platform did not suffer a hack.
The company reported roughly $800 million in total value locked, according to DefiLlama data. Baumann said the firm continues to operate its yield products under existing controls. He stated that future yield and staking models will adopt clearer disclosures and standardized structures.
He said, “The framework around stablecoins is more detailed and will shape how certain yield models are designed.”
Baumann said regulatory clarity could support greater institutional participation over time. He added that the European digital-asset market remains largely retail-driven. He stated, “Traditional financial institutions can play all three roles.” He said these institutions offer distribution strength and regulatory expertise, while partnerships remain possible. European regulators continue to focus on stablecoin issuance, reserves, and distribution rules.
