Gemini Secures EU-Wide MiCA License Expands Crypto Services Across Continent

Gemini, a U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, has been granted a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). This regulatory approval enables Gemini to offer its services across all EU member states without the need to obtain individual licenses in each country. The license, issued in August 2025, marks a significant milestone in Gemini’s strategy to expand its footprint in Europe under a unified regulatory framework [1].

The MiCA license aligns with the European Union’s recently enacted regulatory regime, which aims to standardize crypto regulations across member states. With this license, Gemini can now provide a wide range of crypto services—including spot trading, staking, derivatives, and tokenized stocks—to both retail and institutional investors throughout the EU. This streamlined regulatory process is expected to facilitate the launch of new products and enhance investor confidence by ensuring consistent regulatory protections and standards [2].

Analysts have highlighted that the approval eliminates the need for Gemini to seek separate regulatory approvals in each EU jurisdiction, a process that often slows down expansion for crypto firms. This move reflects a broader trend toward regulatory harmonization in Europe, positioning the region as a leader in crypto regulation. Fintech strategist Laura Méndez noted on X that Europe is “showing itself as a leader in global crypto regulation,” with Gemini’s approval exemplifying this shift [3].

Gemini’s European expansion strategy has already included securing a MiFID II license earlier this year, which allowed the firm to offer derivatives in EU markets. The MiCA license further solidifies the company’s presence in the region and supports its long-term goal of establishing a robust compliance-driven business model. Mark Jennings, Gemini’s Head of Europe, emphasized that the license opens the door to a larger European market and enables the firm to introduce new services with regulatory confidence [4].

The approval also signals a strategic advantage for Europe over the U.S., where crypto regulations remain fragmented and uncertain. On platforms like Reddit’s r/CryptoMarkets, users have pointed out that Europe’s structured regulatory environment allows firms like Gemini to innovate without regulatory ambiguity. Analysts suggest that the MiCA framework could encourage more global exchanges to establish a presence in Europe, shifting the competitive landscape in digital finance [5].

By securing the MiCA license in Malta, Gemini reinforces its commitment to regulatory compliance while expanding its service offerings across the EU. The firm now has the ability to offer a comprehensive suite of crypto products under a single regulatory umbrella, including tokenized stocks and derivatives. As MiCA continues to roll out across the EU, Gemini’s approval may serve as a model for other exchanges seeking to establish themselves in the region.

[1] Gemini Secures EU-Wide Access With Malta MiCA License Approval. (https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/68a847c38cc28671cee16e19/)