# Global Law Firm Launches MiCA Compliance Tool Reed Smith introduces an automated platform to help crypto companies comply with EU regulations. - **Source:** [Cointelegraph.com News](https://brifing.si/source/2e81e982-0137-4db0-8ac2-351f37085775) - **Published:** 2026-07-13 - **Topic:** [Finance](https://brifing.si/c/finance) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/091d4002-332f-4d56-919a-8bbc588274cb ## MiCA Compliance Platform Reed Smith's Aquarius platform automates compliance tasks for crypto companies under the EU's MiCA regulations, including asset classification, white paper generation, and ESG disclosures. ## Expanding Scope Initially designed for the EU market, Aquarius plans to expand to the UK, UAE, Hong Kong, and Singapore, aiming to simplify global crypto compliance for businesses. ## Challenges of MiCA The MiCA transition period ended in July 2024, removing temporary exemptions and complicating compliance, especially for small and medium-sized crypto firms. ## Supervisory Processes EU authorities have begun auditing how crypto asset service providers safeguard client assets and manage operational risks, marking a critical step in MiCA's enforcement. ## Stablecoin Debates EU policymakers are considering revisions to MiCA's stablecoin framework, with new rules expected for non-euro-denominated stablecoins. ## Future of Crypto Sector While MiCA is a milestone for the crypto industry, compliance remains an ongoing challenge, with firms facing strict scrutiny over cybersecurity and client asset protection. ## Sources covering this story - https://cointelegraph.com/news/global-law-firm-mica-compliance-tool-crypto-companies-navigate-new-eu-rules?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._