Decubate First European Launchpad to Secure MiCAR License for Token Offerings

Decubate has achieved a landmark milestone by becoming the first platform in Europe to secure a MiCAR-compliant license for token launches. The Dutch Authority for Financial Markets (AFM) granted the license after the platform spent nearly two years preparing its infrastructure to meet the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCAR) regulatory framework [1]. This development marks the first time a crypto launchpad has been granted full regulatory backing under MiCAR, setting a new standard for how early-stage token offerings can be conducted across Europe.

For investors, the MiCAR-compliant structure introduces legal protections that were previously absent in the token launch space. Every project that goes live on Decubate must now pass rigorous due diligence, ensuring transparency in team identities, tokenomics, and legal standing. This aligns the launchpad with the investor safeguards seen in traditional financial markets, offering a more secure environment for those interested in early-stage blockchain projects. With over 35,000 verified investors already on the platform, Decubate now operates under full regulatory oversight, enhancing trust and credibility among its participants [1].

For project founders, the MiCAR license simplifies access to European capital by eliminating the need for complex, multi-jurisdictional legal work. Decubate’s accelerator program now provides a compliant and legally supported pathway for European-based projects to raise funds, meeting the standards expected by institutional investors. This significantly reduces entry barriers for startups and fosters a more professional and institutional-grade fundraising ecosystem [1].

Elliot Hagemeijer, CEO of Decubate, highlighted the strategic importance of the milestone, stating that MiCAR compliance was a core principle from the platform’s inception. “We’ve built our entire infrastructure with MiCAR requirements in mind,” he noted. “What we’re seeing now is the emergence of a new standard for how token launches can operate across Europe with full regulatory backing” [1].

This achievement positions Decubate ahead of major exchanges like Coinbase and Bitpanda, which have secured MiCAR licenses for trading but not for token launches. Decubate’s license represents a distinct category of regulated crypto fundraising, setting a precedent for security and transparency in the space [1].

The broader impact of this development is likely to influence both investor and founder behavior. With a trusted and regulated environment now available, more capital is expected to flow into early-stage crypto projects, accelerating innovation and adoption in the sector. Decubate’s role as a licensed launchpad highlights a growing maturity in the European crypto market, where regulatory clarity is increasingly viewed as a competitive advantage [1].

[1] Decubate becomes the First MiCAR-Compliant Launchpad in Europe

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