Bitstamp Obtains CASP License to Expand Its Trading Platform Operations Across the EEA

Bitstamp is a cryptocurrency exchange that securely provides access to digital assets for over five million individual and institutional users.

Bitstamp, a leading cryptocurrency exchange serving over five million users, has received the Central Bank, CASP, licence in the European Economic Area (EEA). The licence will enable Bitstamp to expand its trading platform operations and execute client orders and crypto asset custody across the EEA.

This approval follows Bitstamp's acquisition of the MiFID licence to operate a Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) and its commitment to serving both institutional and retail clients in Europe and globally with a collection of more than 50 licences around the world.

The CASP licence acquisition under MiCA further highlights Bitstamp's strong security standards and transparent Know Your Customer (KYC) processes. This development comes after Bitstamp confirmed improvements to its stablecoin offerings in line with MiCA guidelines.

The company remains compliant with regulatory requirements both in the EU and around the world. In addition to pursuing further licences in key regions, Bitstamp continues to focus on expanding its product offerings for both retail and institutional investors in Europe.

Earlier this year, Bitstamp joined forces with Stripe to update EU crypto access and enable simplified fiat-to-crypto conversions.

Stripe offered a customizable widget that developers could embed into their products to allow conversion of crypto and instant settlement of transactions. It supported multiple cryptocurrencies at the time, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Stellar (XLM), and USD Coin (USDC). The widget was not available to UK customers.