The Crypto iGaming Sector’s Transition to Regulated Markets: MiCA Crypto Alliance’s Perspective

Our General Secretary, Juan Ignacio Ibañez, was recently featured in iGamingBusiness, commenting on Yolo Investments' strategic move into regulated markets, alongside Stefan Kovach and Elizabeth Dunn.

Yolo Group’s pivot marks a significant evolution within the crypto iGaming sector. Once defined by “grey-market” activity and crypto-first innovation, the industry is now transitioning toward regulated environments in markets such as Sweden, Finland and Canada. This move signals a broader maturity phase for operators and for the role of compliance in long-term growth.

As Juan highlighted in the article, entering regulated markets is not simply about paying fees and securing a licence. It requires operators to overhaul internal processes, compliance systems and reporting frameworks. This operational transformation is often the most challenging part of the journey, but also the one that builds resilience and long-term trust.

Parallels with the EU MiCA Framework

The same shift is now taking place across the wider crypto industry. Under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation, issuers and service providers face new obligations around licensing, disclosures and governance. The transformation Yolo Group is undertaking in gambling regulation mirrors what crypto-asset firms must achieve to operate under MiCA: embedding compliance, transparency and accountability at every level.

Supporting Transformation Across the Crypto Industry

At MiCA Crypto Alliance, we help organisations navigate these complex regulatory changes. Our work focuses on:

• Drafting, auditing and submitting whitepapers that meet MiCA requirements and exchange listing standards
• Providing standardised ESG and reporting data to meet sustainability disclosure requirements
• Developing, promoting and assisting in the implementation of best practices in MiCA compliance

Whether in crypto gambling or the wider digital asset ecosystem, regulation is not a barrier to growth. It is the foundation for building trust, scaling responsibly and ensuring long-term sustainability.

Read the full article: https://igamingbusiness.com/strategy/yolo-group-pivot-regulated-markets/