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  "map_content": "MiCA could be a problem for BTC, Lightning Network and L2's \r\nNo problem for on-chain transactions and miners as far as I can tell \r\nYes, the MiCA Regulation requires Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance for Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs) operating in the EU, which includes entities facilitating transactions on the Lightning Network if they qualify as CASPs.\r\nScope of Application: MiCA mandates KYC for all crypto-asset service providers, including those offering digital wallet repositories and exchange platforms. If a Lightning Network node operator or service provider acts as a custodian or facilitates transfers for EU residents, they fall under these requirements.\r\nTravel Rule: From December 2024, CASPs must comply with the Transfer of Funds Regulation (TFR), which requires the collection and exchange of sender and recipient information for every crypto-asset transfer, removing previous thresholds and applying to transactions regardless of size.\r\nUnhosted Wallets: The regulation broadens AML rules to the crypto sector, explicitly stating that even the smallest crypto transactions require KYC compliance, which includes transfers involving unhosted (non-custodial) wallets when interacting with regulated services.\r\nEnforcement: Non-compliant firms face severe penalties, including the revocation of licenses and fines exceeding \u20ac540 million as of late 2025, with over 50 crypto firms having their licenses revoked by early 2025 specifically for failing to meet AML/KYC rules.",
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