BitGo's Full-Stack Platform Redefines EU Crypto Trust

BitGo has received a significant regulatory endorsement, as its subsidiary BitGo Europe GmbH has been granted an extension of its Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) license by Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin). This expansion enables BitGo to offer regulated crypto trading services across the European Union, marking a pivotal development for institutional investors seeking a secure and compliant platform to engage with digital assets . The extension builds on the initial MiCA license issued in May 2025, which already permitted BitGo to provide custody, staking, and transfer services .

With this regulatory milestone, BitGo now offers a full suite of services, including over-the-counter (OTC) trading, electronic trading, and access to aggregated liquidity sources, including market makers and exchanges. This allows institutional investors to trade thousands of digital assets and stablecoins with competitive pricing and high-performance execution . Brett Reeves, Head of European Sales and Go Network at BitGo, highlighted that combining institutional-grade custody with high-performance execution provides clients access to deep liquidity while ensuring assets remain in cold storage under MiCA-compliant, regulated custody .

The launch of BitGo’s regulated trading services positions the company as one of the few regulated custodians offering a cohesive, full-stack platform that includes custody, trading, staking, and settlement. This comprehensive approach addresses the growing demand for secure and efficient capital deployment in the digital asset space, particularly among pension funds, asset managers, and other traditional financial institutions . BitGo’s regulated infrastructure reduces complexity, counterparty risk, and regulatory uncertainty by enabling all transactions to occur within a unified framework .

The broader implications for the European digital asset ecosystem are equally significant. By providing a regulated environment for institutional participation, BitGo supports the maturation of the market and increases confidence among new entrants. Reeves described the development as a “game-changer for any institution looking to operate safely and efficiently in the digital assets markets,” emphasizing its role in advancing Europe’s position as a global hub for digital asset innovation . The MiCA framework, with its harmonized and forward-looking approach to regulation, has already spurred institutional participation and trust in the crypto market .

BitGo’s expansion is part of a broader trend of regulatory clarity and infrastructure development in the crypto sector. Other major exchanges, including Bybit, Coinbase, Kraken, Bitvavo, and Gemini, have also secured MiCA licenses, indicating a growing acceptance of regulated crypto services across the EU . This trend aligns with increasing institutional interest in digital assets, driven by the emergence of crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) and improvements in infrastructure .

BitGo’s move is also positioned to benefit from broader global regulatory developments. For example, the U.S. GENIUS Act, signed in July 2025, aligns with MiCA in certain key areas, including stablecoin regulation and consumer protections . While the U.S. and EU differ in certain approaches—such as the separation of stablecoin issuance from core banking operations—both frameworks emphasize transparency, accountability, and consumer safeguards . As global regulators seek to avoid regulatory arbitrage and promote harmonization, BitGo’s MiCA-compliant operations in Europe could serve as a model for future international regulatory cooperation.