Decubate Launches First MiCAR-Compliant Crypto Fundraising in Europe

MiCAR-compliant crypto fundraising has officially commenced in Europe as Decubate, a Netherlands-based crypto launchpad platform, became the first to secure full regulatory approval under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) [1]. The EU’s MiCAR, which took effect in December 2024, aims to create a unified framework for digital assets across the bloc, ensuring transparency, consumer protection, and consistent regulatory oversight. Decubate has now cleared the regulatory hurdle, offering a working model of how compliant token fundraising may evolve within the EU.

The platform, authorized by the Dutch Financial Markets Authority (AFM), is now operating under MiCAR rules, which require full disclosure of business plans, token distribution models, and legal accountability. This approval marks a significant shift in how early-stage crypto fundraising operates, moving away from speculative and informal presales to a more structured and transparent approach [1]. Decubate has already facilitated over 25 token launches since its 2021 launch, raising more than $5.5 million.

One of the key features of MiCAR for investors is the introduction of a 100% refund policy for token allocations — a measure Decubate has implemented across all its tiers [1]. This policy enhances investor confidence and reflects the regulatory push to make early-stage participation in crypto less speculative. With the launch platform now under formal oversight, early-stage token sales are being brought into the broader financial compliance framework, aligning them more closely with traditional finance practices [1].

Decubate is also emphasizing infrastructure improvements to streamline token operations. Its Token Management System (TMS) offers no-code tools for smart contract deployment, vesting, staking, and liquidity, significantly reducing the time and cost of launching a token project. The platform claims it can facilitate a full launch within 72 hours, using audited smart contracts and custom branding [1]. This infrastructure development supports the broader MiCAR objective of reducing speculative practices and promoting operational discipline.

The platform has also shown a strategic focus on projects with high impact, particularly in artificial intelligence, real-world assets (RWA), and decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN). These sectors may represent the next frontier for regulated crypto innovation within the EU [1].

As MiCAR enforcement continues across the bloc, platforms like Decubate may set a new standard for crypto fundraising. The success of these structured, compliant token launches could establish Europe as a model for legitimate Web3 capital formation, where innovation is driven not by hype, but by legal clarity and operational rigor [1].

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[1] MiCAR-compliant crypto fundraising goes live in Europe (https://cointelegraph.com/news/micar-compliant-crypto-fundraising-goes-live-in-europe)