Crypto.com’s EU Expansion Plan Advances with MiCA License Approval

Highlights:

• Crypto.com has taken a step forward in its European nation’s expansion project by securing its MiCA license.
• The license approval will allow the trading platform to offer its services to millions of users across 27 European countries.
• Crypto.com acknowledged the friendly crypto regulatory landscape in the EU, citing it as a major driving factor for obtaining the new license.

As part of its concentrated efforts to ensure expansion into European nations, the popular trading platform Crypto.com announced that it had attained significant progress with its recent Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) license approval. The crypto exchange relayed the new development on January 17 through its verified X handle, boasting about 2.9 million followers.

In the X post, Crypto.com expressed excitement and optimism about the license approval. It added that it has become the first major digital assets service provider company to achieve such an enviable feat. According to the trading platform, the MiCA license approval means that Crypto.com is free to expand its market offerings and services across nations in the European Union (EU).

It is worth noting that the EU is an association of nations operating a single market pattern that enables goods and services to move freely among the countries that make up the union. Currently, 27 nations have achieved EU membership. Some of the popular ones are Germany, Austria, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Portugal, etc.

🇪🇺 https://t.co/vCNztATSCO is extremely proud to be the first major global crypto asset service provider to receive in-principle approval of its MiCA Licence 🇪🇺

The licence will enable the company to passport services across the EU under the new MiCA regulatory framework.

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— Crypto.com (@cryptocom) January 17, 2025

Regulatory Clarity Spotlighted as a Significant Driving Factor

Crypto.com highlighted the crypto regulatory framework guiding digital assets enterprises in the EU as one of the region’s selling points that ended up attracting it. In the press release that accompanied its X post, the trading platform mentioned that the market guiding principles have enjoyed increased levels of transparency with MiCA’s contributions.

Speaking about the new license approval, Anziani, the President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Crypto.com stated:

“We have always been fully supportive of MiCA and strongly believe it will bring clarity, transparency, and establish a more streamlined sentiment towards the regulation of our industry across the EU, all of which adds to the building confidence in the crypto sector.”

 Aside from the friendly crypto regulatory landscape, Crypto.com stated that the EU is gradually expanding into a major digital assets’ hub. Therefore, it becomes necessary to secure its position in the region’s marketplace so that it can continue providing crypto services for its millions of users.

Crypto.com Begins 2025 with Added Features for U.S. Customers

Earlier this month, Crypto.com rolled out its stock and exchange-traded fund (ETF) trading for users in some selected U.S. states. With the new functionalities, eligible customers will seamlessly and simultaneously manage stocks, ETFs, and their crypto portfolios. In addition, the features will ensure quick asset transfers, low-commission trades, and fractionated options for shares.

US users, you can now add stocks and ETFs* to your portfolio!

Available in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Washington, and Arizona today — soon across the country

For a limited time, get up to a 3% bonus when you transfer your securities into the https://t.co/vCNztATSCO App. Here’s what… pic.twitter.com/HcCYMZvPzg

— Crypto.com (@cryptocom) January 3, 2025

Notably, the jurisdictions that will access the new feature include Pennsylvania, Ohio, Washington, and Arizona. According to the trading platform, it intends to expand its services to other regions in the United States. Moreover, Crypto.com said that the initiative was part of its 2025 roadmap, which it plans to judiciously follow to ensure the trading platform remains relevant amid tight competition.

Crypto Firms Rally to Obtain MiCA-Approved License

Like Crypto.com, many crypto-related firms have recognized the significance of obtaining a MiCA-approved license. Therefore, it should be unsurprising that they are making considerable efforts to get such endorsements. Yesterday, Crypto2Community reported that Boerse Stuttgart Digital became the first German company to secure the MiCA license from BaFin.

Meanwhile, before Boerse Stuttgart Digital’s license approval, MoonPay had already secured a similar operational permit. MoonPay’s MiCA license was endorsed by the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets. Aside from the companies highlighted in this article, several other firms like Circle, Coinbase, and Binance have shown efforts to secure MiCA licenses. Hence, it underscores the growing relevance of the endorsement across Europe.

🔔Breaking News: Boerse Stuttgart takes the lead, becoming the first-ever German crypto service provider licensed under MiCA!

🇩🇪 Germany's crypto realm lights up with this groundbreaking move

💡Pioneer, Innovator, Trailblazer: All titles now fitting for Boerse Stuttgart!

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— Chain Flash News (@ChainFlashNews) January 17, 2025