Bitstamp Gains CASP License Under MiCA, Expanding Across Europe

Highlights:

• Bitstamp has secured a CASP license from Luxembourg’s CSSF under EU MiCA regulations.
• Trading, custody, and order execution services are available in all EU and EEA countries with the license.
• The company is making steps to offer more services while also focusing on KYC and audits.

The European Union’s crypto regulation, MiCA, has granted Bitstamp, the most seasoned cryptocurrency exchange, a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license. The CSSF, which is the financial sector regulator of Luxembourg, issued the license. With this approval in place, Bitstamp can provide its platform and carry out trading and custody services for clients throughout the EU and EEA. In addition, being part of the European Passport lets Bitstamp offer its services across other member countries without the need for local approvals.

Bitstamp receives CASP license approval under MiCA! Because we’ve been doing it right from the start. 🤝

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The approval comes less than a year after Bitstamp obtained a MiFID license for running a Multilateral Trading Facility. As a result, Bitstamp operates confidently in both the traditional and crypto finance industries all over Europe. Since the company adopted MiCA, it now follows one of the strictest crypto regulations in the world. Besides, it enhances trust in investors and improves the transparency of the market.

Elevating Compliance Standards Under MiCA

To ensure that crypto investors can all do business in a safe way, MiCA uses a unified set of regulations. Exchanges such as Bitstamp need to comply with strict CASP standards covering things like full reporting, storing client funds, and carrying out client trades. Bitstamp currently has very strong KYC and security requirements that are similar to what is required by MiCA. The company updated its stablecoin products to ensure they comply with what is required by MiCA regulations.

With about 30% of its employees working as compliance officers, Bitstamp shows a strong commitment to sticking to all the rules. It provides for strong controls within the firm, frequent reviews of finances, and clear operations. Practices like these allow the exchange to earn trust with users and regulators, helping it expand in Europe.

Securing this license proves Bitstamp’s preparedness to safely deal with clients from all types of industries, including retail and institutions. The business is looking to increase its line of products as well as to seek more licenses in leading international markets to bolster its regulatory status.

Impact of Regulatory Alignment on Crypto Adoption

The aim of MiCA, according to the EU, is to provide a consistent regulatory framework for providers. This ensures safety for investors from all member states. By having a CASP license, Bitstamp is one of the first exchanges to implement all the required elements of the framework. As a result, this gives it an edge as crypto adoption keeps rising in Europe. Having a license in place provides the platform with security, helping to attract more potential users.

While law enforcement does not necessarily boost the growth of the crypto market, it allows for every transaction to be transparent and accountable. Bitstamp’s efforts to play by the rules reflect a rising trend to comfort investors and ensure the sustainability of the industry. By following the guidelines issued by the MiCA framework, operators of crypto exchanges protect European investors better.

Furthermore, the platform’s legal presence and services in all EU and EEA countries make it easier for businesses to operate internationally. Having this clarity helps to reduce both the workload and the cost for businesses. In addition, it attracts new capital and technological advancements for crypto in the region.