Gemini Secures MiCA License to Expand Virtual Asset Services Across EEA

Gemini has obtained a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), granting it the right to offer virtual asset services across the European Economic Area (EEA). This regulatory approval expands Gemini’s operational scope to over 30 countries, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to grow in Europe. The license follows an earlier derivatives authorization under MiFID II, allowing the exchange to operate in a broader range of financial products [1].

The MiCA license is part of the European Union's comprehensive regulatory framework for crypto-asset markets, designed to ensure transparency, investor protection, and a cohesive environment for digital asset services. Gemini's compliance with MiCA reflects its commitment to operating under stringent regulatory standards, an essential factor for attracting institutional clients and retail investors in Europe [2].

The company has been actively expanding its presence in the EU, aligning its operations with the regulatory expectations of key markets. Gemini’s leadership emphasized that this approval opens access to a “vastly larger market,” reinforcing its position as a global player in the crypto industry. The exchange has also introduced tokenized stocks on the Arbitrum blockchain for European users, offering 24/7 trading and increased flexibility [3].

This development places Gemini among a growing list of crypto firms that have secured MiCA approval, including Kraken, Bitvavo, Bybit, and Coinbase. The regulatory landscape in Europe is evolving rapidly, with MiCA being integrated across member states in phases. Though full implementation was initially expected by the end of 2024, some countries continue to finalize their legal adaptations [4].

Gemini’s move underscores the broader trend of crypto firms aligning with EU regulatory standards to ensure legitimacy and scalability. The MiCA framework is seen as a critical step toward global crypto adoption, providing a clear regulatory environment that supports innovation while protecting users. Gemini has consistently emphasized that regulatory clarity is essential for the long-term sustainability of the crypto industry [5].

Source: [1] Gemini Says MiCA License Opens 'Vastly Larger Market' (https://www.pymnts.com/cryptocurrency/2025/crypto-exchange-gemini-says-mica-license-opens-vastly-larger-market/)

[2] Gemini Exchange Secures MiCA License for European ... (https://holder.io/news/gemini-secures-mica-license-eu-expansion/)

[3] Gemini Exchange Bags MiCA License to Fuel European ... (https://www.coinspeaker.com/gemini-gets-mica-license-for-european-expansion/)

[4] Gemini Exchange Wins Malta MiCA License (https://cointelegraph.com/news/gemini-exchange-mica-license-malta-mfsa)

[5] Gemini Secures Malta MiCA License to Expand in Europe (https://www.ainvest.com/news/gemini-secures-malta-mica-license-expand-europe-2508/)