Austria

08/21/2026

Austria Issues First MiCA Fine Against Bitpanda

Austria’s FMA fined Bitpanda €70,000 for MiCA white paper and marketing breaches, marking the first binding EU MiCA enforcement action.

Two boys sit on a light-colored couch, both focused on handheld devices. The boy in the foreground wears a grey hoodie and blue jeans, holding a smartphone. The boy behind him wears a striped shirt with yellow and blue, looking at a tablet.

03/31/2026

Austria Plans Social Media Ban for Children Under 14

Austria plans a social media ban for users under 14, combining age limits, media literacy, and platform obligations as part of a broader effort to strengthen child protection online.