Singapore has granted crypto exchange Bitstamp a license to operate, reinforcing its role as a leading digital asset hub in Asia—even as regulators impose strict barriers to entry.
Dutch cryptocurrency exchange Bitvavo has obtained a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license from the Netherlands Authority for Financial Markets (AFM).
Cryptocurrency platform Kraken has received a major regulatory approval in Ireland, allowing it to operate across Europe.
Coinbase has secured a MiCA license from Luxembourg’s financial watchdog, positioning itself as a fully regulated player in the EU crypto market.
BUDAPEST, Hungary, 21st June 2025, Chainwire
Gemini and Coinbase are reportedly just steps away from securing EU licenses under the MiCA regulations.
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has filed confidentially for an initial public offering, according to a June 6 announcement.
