Crypto.com Achieves Strategic EU Expansion by Obtaining MiCA Licence

Crypto.com has obtained a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) licence from the Malta Financial Services Authority, allowing it to offer crypto services

Crypto.com has become one of the first major global crypto exchanges to secure a full Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) licence, the company announced today.

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has granted the company a licence under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID), enabling it to offer regulated crypto services across the European Union (EU).

This development underscores Crypto.com’s commitment to expanding its business globally, following similar regulatory wins in the UAE and plans to launch a stablecoin and expand into traditional financial services.

Key Takeaways:

* Crypto.com has obtained a full MiCA licence from the MFSA, becoming one of the first major global crypto exchanges to do so.

* The licence will allow Crypto.com to offer regulated crypto financial derivatives within all EU member states.

* The move is part of Crypto.com’s broader strategy to grow its business globally.

What Is MiCA?

MiCA, which stands for Markets in Crypto-Assets, is the EU’s comprehensive legal framework for cryptocurrencies and digital assets. It has been fully applicable since December 2024.

MiCA aims to eliminate regulatory fragmentation across EU member states by establishing clear rules for issuers, asset service providers, and stablecoin operators. Key provisions include consumer protections, measures against market manipulation, and detailed compliance requirements for crypto companies.

With the MiCA licence, Crypto.com will be able to “passport” its services across all EU member states, simplifying the process of offering crypto financial derivatives and other services throughout the region. This is expected to enhance consumer trust and attract institutional investors, contributing to the mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies in Europe.

“We are pleased to have secured this MiCA licence, which is a testament to our team’s hard work and dedication. It marks a significant milestone for Crypto.com as we continue to expand our business globally,” said Kris Marszalek, co-founder and CEO of Crypto.com.

“We have already expanded our brand presence in Europe since receiving our MiCA licence and we now look forward to providing customers across the region even more ways to engage with our platform through these new offerings.”

Crypto.com has been actively expanding its global footprint this year. In March, the company secured a limited license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) to offer derivatives trading within the Dubai International Financial Centre, including futures and perpetual swap contracts.

This move is part of Crypto.com’s broader strategy to capitalize on the growing interest in digital assets in the Middle East.

Earlier this year, Crypto.com announced plans to diversify its financial services by introducing stock and stock options trading and expanding its banking services to include personal multi-currency and cash savings accounts. The company is also preparing to launch Crypto.com-branded stablecoin in Q3 2025 and is filing for an exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on its native token, Cronos (CRO).

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