Coinbase Scores Big with EU-Wide Crypto License!

Huge news, crypto fans! Coinbase, the U.S.-based giant, just clinched the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license from the Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier. This baby opens the door for them to offer their full suite of services across the entire European Union. Boom!

Yep, you heard it right. On Friday, Coinbase dropped the bomb that they've got the MiCA license in their pocket. It's a game-changer, letting them serve customers in all 27 EU states. Talk about a power move!

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We’re pleased to have secured our Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) licence from the CSSF in Luxembourg.

We can now offer a full suite of crypto products and services to 450 million people across all 27 European Union member states.

Coinbase Shifts European HQ to Luxembourg

MiCA is a massive deal, and Coinbase is now rubbing shoulders with the big dogs like OKX and Bybit, all rocking the MiCA approval. After setting up shop in Ireland in 2023, Coinbase is now making Luxembourg its new EU playground.

Listen to what the crypto giant had to say:

“Luxembourg has always been a key player in Europe’s financial ecosystem, and we’re delighted to share that Coinbase is officially establishing its European crypto hub in this dynamic country, under the Markets in Crypto Assets regulatory framework.”

Why Luxembourg, you ask? It's all about the vibe. Coinbase says the country's got a knack for crypto innovation and is a top-notch financial hub. Plus, it's got a regulatory environment that gets what the crypto industry needs. It's like a match made in heaven!

Now, this MiCA approval is a major milestone for Coinbase, but it's not their first rodeo in Europe. They've already been working their magic with local regulators, snagging licenses in Germany, France, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, and Spain. But MiCA? That's the golden ticket, giving them one smooth regulatory ride across all these spots.

The MiCA rules kicked in full force in December 2024, and you better believe crypto exchanges and platforms had to jump through hoops to get approved. Some even had to say goodbye to their non-compliant stablecoins. It's been a wild ride, but Coinbase is coming out on top!