Crypto.com announced on January 27 that its Malta entity has obtained a MiCA licence from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), making it the first major global crypto asset service provider (CASP) to achieve this milestone.

The licence enables Crypto.com to offer services across the European Economic Area (EEA) under a unified regulatory framework.

This development follows the company’s earlier announcement of in-principle approval for the MiCA licence.

With this licence, Crypto.com can provide its range of crypto services across the EEA, enhancing transparency and regulatory compliance within the sector.

“Securing a MiCA licence has been a major priority for us in recent years, and receiving this approval further cements our continued commitment to being the most compliant and regulated crypto platform globally. The European Union has shown incredible foresight in designing and implementing a regulatory system which means we can streamline operations to ensure both compliance and seamless cross-border activity,”

said Eric Anziani, President and COO of Crypto.com.

The MiCA licence adds to Crypto.com’s global regulatory credentials, including a UK Electronic Money Institution licence (FCA), a Major Payment Institution licence in Singapore (MAS), a Virtual Assets Service Provider licence in Dubai (VARA), U.S. Money Transmitter Licences, U.S. Designated Contracts Market (DCM) and Derivatives Clearing Organisation (DCO) licences, as well as Australian Financial Services and Credit Licences (AFSL and ACL).

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