Today Blockchain.com announced that the company has received the MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) license, an important step that allows us to provide crypto services in all 30 countries of the European Economic Area (EEA) under a single regulatory framework.
Granted by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), this license represents a key step in connecting the world to the future of finance through secure, compliant access to crypto.
The MiCA framework is the European Union’s first comprehensive regulatory regime for cryptoassets. It introduces uniform standards on custody, asset issuance and consumer protection, creating a harmonized environment for responsible innovation.
“Malta’s regulatory clarity and strategic location make it the ideal hub to scale Blockchain.com’s European operations,” said Peter Smith, Co-Founder and CEO of Blockchain.com. “With MiCA live, we are building secure, transparent solutions tailored to the needs of Europe, setting new standards for global adoption. We remain focused on empowering millions of users with the same trust and integrity that have defined our brand for over a decade.”
Under the MiCA license, Blockchain.com scales cross-border services to provide products across the EU within a strong customer-first regulatory framework, replacing a previously fragmented regulatory landscape.
This regulatory milestone allows Blockchain.com to scale its European operations to now include previous offerings in 30 EEA states and to launch new MiCA-compliant products for this region, including:
Offering secure custody services for digital assets and wallets in all EEA countries.
Support enterprise-level treasury and compliance management tools for institutions.
Accelerate go-to-market strategies in key jurisdictions.
Presentation of local products tailored to European customers, in full compliance with MiCA’s consumer protection standards.
MiCA is expected to play an important role in the next phase of global cryptocurrency adoption. It brings clarity to market participants and fosters a stable environment for long-term growth.
To lead this next chapter, Blockchain.com has appointed Fiorentina D’Amore to lead the execution of its EU strategy. A financial services and fintech veteran with over 25 years of experience, D’Amore brings deep expertise in regulatory compliance, business strategy and crypto innovation. He serves as the President of the Financial Institutions Association of Malta (FIMA). According to the company, D’Amore will lead efforts to scale the company’s services in key European markets while maintaining full regulatory compliance.