Chiliz’s Socios Europe Services becomes first SportFi to secure a MiCA license

Chiliz has taken a decisive step in its long-term strategy to build a regulated ecosystem for sports and blockchain. Its subsidiary, Socios Europe Services Limited (SES), has secured a Crypto-Asset Service Provider from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, becoming the first sports-focused blockchain platform to […]

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Bybit EU Group Sets Sights on MiFID II License to Unlock Derivatives Market Across Europe

PRNewswire, PRNewswire, 5th September 2025, Chainwire

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Coinbase Secures MiCA License to Operate Crypto Services in Europe

Coinbase secures first U.S. MiCA license in EU, chooses Luxembourg as hub, and plans unlimited dollar credit lines backed by crypto collateral.

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Bitstamp bags CASP license in Luxembourg for full MiCA rollout

Bitstamp has locked in its MiCA license, making it one of the first exchanges cleared to operate across Europe’s new crypto framework. Cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp got approved for a crypto asset service provider license under the E.U.’s new MiCA rules,…

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Crypto custodian BitGo secures license from Germany’s BaFin to expand services in Europe

BitGo has secured a MiCA license from BaFin, enabling it to offer regulated crypto services across the European Union. Cryptocurrency custodian BitGo has received a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation — also known as MiCA — license from Germany‘s Federal Financial…

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Bitpanda secures a broker-dealer license in Dubai

Bitpanda has secured a Broker-Dealer licence from the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, marking its first fully licensed expansion outside Europe.  The approval enables Bitpanda to offer its digital asset platform to investors in the UAE, giving access to more…

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OKX acquires MiFID II license in Europe

OKX says it’s set to expand its institutional offering in Europe after it secured the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive license. The crypto exchange’s Europe arm gets the license following the acquisition of a Malta-licensed firm that has the Markets…

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OKX Europe Acquires MiFID II-Licensed Company in Malta

The exchange recently obtained a Markets in Crypto Assets license in Europe.

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How OKX Achieved MiCA Compliance and What It Means for Users Across Europe

OKX has obtained a MiCA license, enabling it to offer secure and regulated crypto services across 28 EU countries. This move strengthens its market position while simplifying access for European investors.

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Gemini receives in-principle approval for an investment firm license in Malta

The approval marks a significant step for Gemini which has picked Malta as its EU hub for its MiCA application Gemini will be able to offer customers perpetual futures contracts and options throughout the EU and the EEA A growing number of crypto platforms are expanding their services to Europe Crypto exchange Gemini has been […] The post Gemini receives in-principle approval for an investment firm license in Malta appeared first on CoinJournal.

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OKX to Tap from Europe’s 400 Million Market with MiCA Pre-Authorization

OKX's MiCA pre-authorization license paves the way for the exchange to offer a comprehensive suite of offerings. Meanwhile, it adds to a recent trend among crypto firms warming up to MiCA regulations.

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Coinbase acquires BUX’s Cyprus unit, secures key European license

Coinbase, the U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, has acquired the Cyprus unit of BUX, now rebranded as Coinbase Financial Services Europe.  The acquisition grants Coinbase a Cyprus Investment Firm license under the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, allowing it to offer contracts…

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Cyprus SEC extends FTX Europe suspension to May 2025

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission has extended its suspension on FTX Europe’s investment firm license, banning the crypto exchange from offering services or accepting any new clients.

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Bitstamp secures trading facility license in Europe

Bitstamp is now authorized to offer crypto derivatives products, such as perpetual swaps, to institutional clients. 

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One Trading Secures Regulatory Approval From Dutch Regulator to Offer Crypto Derivatives Trading in Europe

With the new license, One Trading becomes the only perpetual futures trading venue in the EU and the first cash-settled perpetuals platform in Europe, according to a company press release.

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Circle Awarded Europe’s First Stablecoin License Under New MiCA Crypto Rules

Cryptocurrency firm Circle has achieved a significant milestone by securing registration as an electronic money institution (EMI) in France. This move grants Circle a crucial license to operate as a compliant stablecoin issuer under the European Union’s rigorous crypto laws.

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Circle wins Europe’s first stablecoin license via MiCA

Circle officially has authorization to passport its USDC stablecoin services across Europe under the bloc’s MiCA laws. 

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Analyzing What's Next for Europe's Markets in Crypto Assets Law

Under the recently agreed text from the European Parliament, providers of crypto services – which means anything from trading to custody to fiat exchanges – will need a license and be monitored by a financial regulator from one of the EU’s member states

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WhiteBIT Review – Fees, Supported Coins, Payment Methods

WhiteBIT is an Estonian-based crypto exchange regulated by the European Exchange and Custody license. Its claim to fame is partnering up with a lot of different blockchain projects, such as Dash and Tron, which have got them over 500 thousand users in Europe and Asia.

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BTCC receives license to operate as a regulated crypto exchange in Europe

BTCC Exchange, a crypto futures platform, has recently received a cryptocurrency licence from the Registrar of Legal Entities of Lithuania, enabling the exchange to provide crypto trading services in The post BTCC receives license to operate as a regulated crypto exchange in Europe appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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FTX Europe becomes the first crypto exchange licensed under Dubai’s regulatory framework

FTX Europe & MENA (FTX Europe) recently announced that it has obtained a license to establish and operate its virtual asset exchange and clearing house services in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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FTX Europe Becomes First Exchange to Receive Crypto License in Dubai

The exchange will also set up a regional headquarters in Dubai.

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Elrond Network Acquires Payments Firm Twispay, Wins E-Money License

Elrond said the approval to issue regulated e-money across Europe was granted by the National Bank of Romania.

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The QMALL Crypto Exchange To Launch the Biggest Launchpad in EU and Add Euro Trading Pairs

QMALL keeps going strong and surprises its customers with a rather pleasant announcement as it’ll be soon receiving a license in Europe. The exchange created by Mykola Udianskyi and Bohdan Prylepa in 2021 has already proven itself as a top exchange worldwide with over 100k users already partaking in it.

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FTX gets registered in Europe with new Cyprus license

FTX, a global cryptocurrency exchange, today announced the establishment of FTX Europe marking the next phase of the Company’s global expansion, by extending its presence into Europe and the Middle East.

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FTX crypto exchange obtains Cyprus license to operate in Europe

FTX, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchange platforms globally, is venturing towards the European market. The European market has recorded a spike in crypto trading activities over the past year, and some of the leading exchanges have already announced their move into the region.

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WhiteBIT Review [2022] – Fees, Supported Coins, Payment Methods

WhiteBIT is an Estonian-based crypto exchange regulated by the European Exchange and Custody license. Its claim to fame is partnering up with a lot of different blockchain projects such as Dash and Tron, which have got them over 500 thousand users in Europe and Asia.

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Voyager Digital Continues Expansion Spree With European Trading License

Cryptocurrency trading app Voyager Digital has secured a major milestone in its push for further expansion. This week, the company confirmed that it had received regulatory approval to launch its services in Europe.

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US crypto trading Voyager Digital granted European trading license

Voyager Digital is expected to roll-out their mobile trading platform in Europe in Q1 2022.

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Wallex Bank: Launching The Next Level Asset and Digital Asset Ecosystem

Wallex Trust & Custody, a fintech company based in the USA and Europe that offers trust and custody services among its clients across borders notably in Europe, Asia, and Africa, has announced it has received a banking Crypto and Insurance license issued by the Comoros International Banking Authority (CIBA). This official recognition as a bank […]

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Crypto Facilities becomes first crypto exchange to receive MTF license in the UK

Crypto Facilities, a subsidiary of Kraken, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in Europe by euro trading volumes, has become the first cryptocurrency company to obtain a Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) license from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

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Estonia Revokes License of Over 500 Crypto Companies to Curb Money Laundering

European Union member Estonia is now cracking down on cryptocurrency firms to attack money laundering in the country. Estonia has been in the spotlight for Europe’s biggest money-laundering scandal, about €200 billion were laundered from Denmark’s biggest financial institution Danske Bank’s Estonian branch from 2007-2015.

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P2P fiat-crypto gateway Ramp receives open banking license in Europe

Ramp, a Warsaw-based crypto payment gateway, announced it has received an Open Banking License in Europe. The firm was authorized by The Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF). The license will allow for faster, simpler and cheaper processing of crypto transactions for users in the European Union.

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Europe’s First Crypto License Issuer Warns of New Unregistered Crypto Firm

Luxembourg financial watchdog CSSF warns against a crypto firm claiming to be headquartered in the country

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German Crypto Businesses Will Need a BaFin License In 2020

Europe is taking several steps in order to regulate the crypto market this year. Now, Germany is the latest country to do it. Cryptocurrency companies operating in Germany will need to apply for licenses if they intend to keep working legally in the country next year.

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Finnish-Based Crypto Broker Prasos Granted EU’s Payment Institution License (PIL)

Prasos, a Helsinki based company offering crypto brokerage and exchange services has finally been granted a Payment Institution License (PIL) to operate within the European Union, CoinDesk reports. Announcing the new developments, Prasos Limited indicated that it was only the third company dealing with cryptos to be awarded with the licence in Europe. The license […]

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Bibox Europe Official Launch on Track, Raises Equity Investment from a Global Top-10 Bank

Bibox, the AI-enhanced encrypted digital asset exchange has announced plans to cater to European customers with the upcoming launch of Bibox Europe. Equipped with the necessary license in Europe, the company will be opening doors to the public as a fully regulated Blockchain Financial Service Institution.

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Bitcoin [BTC]: Cryptocurrency retail broker, Bitpanda gains Payment Service Provider license

Bitpanda, a leading retail broker for buying and selling cryptocurrencies in Europe, announced the receipt of a Payment Service Provider license, via an official blog post. The retail broker also broke the news on Twitter, stating, “We’re excited to announce Bitpanda has been granted a European PSD2 payment service provider license! What does that mean? […] The post Bitcoin [BTC]: Cryptocurrency retail broker, Bitpanda gains Payment Service Provider license appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Euro Banking Giant ING Signs Up With R3 For Fintech dApps

One of Europe’s leading banks has signed on with one of the leading companies for distributed ledger payments. ING Bank, one of the Netherlands’ largest financial institutions, has signed a deal with R3 to license the Corda Enterprise platform.

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Digital Currency Platform Revolut Receives European Banking License

On Thursday, Dec. 13, digital payments platform Revolut announced that the company has been approved for a banking license in Europe by the region’s central bank. According to Revolut, the license will help it provide better access to digital currencies and also offer traditional banking services.

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B2BX Crypto Exchange Obtains Trading License From FIU Estonian Regulator

The B2BX Company is among the first companies dealing with blockchain to be fully controlled in Europe. On Monday, the company which has been trading on a professional digital asset platform announced that they had received an operating license from the FIU which is the body responsible for Financial Intelligence regulation in Estonia. B2BX Exchange […]

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B2BX Cryptocurrency Exchange Secures Estonian Blockchain License

B2BX, a European digital assets exchange that supports major cryptocurrencies like bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), NEO (NEO), monero (XMR) and several others, has gotten approval from the Estonian Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), making it one of the cryptoassets exchanges to be entirely regulated in crypto-friendly Europe, reported Finance Magnates on November 11, 2018.

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SEBA Crypto AG Expects Securities Dealer and Bank License by Middle of 2019

SEBA Crypto AG, a Switzerland-based cryptocurrency startup, recently announced that it would be licensed come 2019. Its CEO, Guido Buhler, also expressed confidence in the fact that the startup was attracting the attention of major players in the cryptocurrency industry in Germany and Europe as a whole.

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The Daily: US Museum to Accept Bitcoin, Estonia Grants License to B2BX Exchange

In today’s edition of The Daily, we report on the latest U. S. museum to open up to cryptocurrency payments, as well as several new lawsuits that have been filed over simjacking. Additionally, the government of Estonia has granted a license to B2BX Exchange, which will allow the company to attract traders from across Europe.

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We’re living in a digital serfdom — trading privacy for convenience

Think for a second: compared to your grandparents and parents, what do you actually own outright? Why own when you can rent, license, or subscribe? This seems to be the new mantra, where nothing is permanent — but everything is convenient.

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Blockchain Firm SETL Wins License to Operate Central Securities Depository

Blockchain firm SETL has received a license from the French securities regulator to operate a central securities depository in Europe.

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Bitcoin Foundation Challenges “French BitLicense” Proposed in PACTE Bill

On September 23, 2018, the Bitcoin Foundation sent a letter to the French Parliament asking that they reject a new crypto asset amendment being proposed in the PACTE Bill, which deals with the growth and transformation of France’s businesses and the country’s employee savings.

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Op Ed: New Bermuda Legislation Will Create a Novel Class of Bank to Service Fintech Companies

As we reported on July 19, 2018, Bermuda is determined to establish itself as the leading jurisdiction for fintech entrepreneurs, in particular those involved in initial coin offerings (ICOs), digital assets and virtual currencies.

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PR: Bibox Gains Swiss VQF License – Accelerating Global Expansion

On 16th August 2018, Bibox, a leading AI-enhanced digital asset trading platform, announced its acquisition of Chain Capital that owns Swiss VQF license. VQF itself is the largest cross-industry Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) with the longest history that meets the standards established by the Financial Services Standards Association (FINMA).

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