Gemini Wins Malta MiCA License to Expand Across Europe

Gemini, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has been granted a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), enabling it to operate across the European Economic Area (EEA) [1]. The approval marks a major milestone in the exchange’s strategic expansion into Europe, granting it the right to offer virtual asset services in more than 30 countries [2]. This license, combined with its earlier MiFID II authorization, strengthens Gemini’s regulatory compliance profile and broadens its operational footprint in Europe [3].

According to Mark Jennings, Gemini’s head of Europe, the MiCA license represents a “significant step” in the company’s long-term European strategy, opening the door to a “vastly larger market” [4]. This regulatory clearance follows a series of rapid approvals, including derivatives trading permissions earlier in the year [5]. The European market has become increasingly appealing for crypto firms due to growing institutional interest and improving regulatory clarity.

Gemini’s expansion comes amid a broader trend of major crypto platforms securing MiCA licenses. Companies such as Kraken, Bitvavo, Bybit, and Coinbase have also received approvals, signaling a shift in the regulatory environment [6]. The MiCA framework, adopted by the European Union in June 2023, aims to create a unified regulatory landscape for crypto assets, fostering innovation while safeguarding investors.

Gemini has already begun leveraging its MiCA license by introducing tokenized stocks on the Arbitrum blockchain for European users. These tokens mirror real-world equities and enable 24/7 trading, offering a level of flexibility not typically available in traditional markets. The move underscores the exchange’s commitment to innovation within a compliant framework.

While the MiCA license is a major win for Gemini, European regulators have expressed caution regarding the pace of approvals, highlighting the need to maintain a balance between fostering innovation and ensuring robust oversight. Gemini, however, has been widely recognized for its transparent and rigorous compliance approach, aligning closely with EU standards [3].

With the MiCA framework still in the process of full implementation across member states, Gemini’s early adoption positions it as a leader in the evolving European crypto ecosystem. The company’s strategy of aligning with global regulatory standards while expanding institutional access highlights its role in shaping the future of regulated digital asset services in Europe.

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

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

[3] Gemini's Regulatory Mastery - Crypto (https://www.ainvest.com/news/gemini-regulatory-mastery-compliance-powering-era-institutional-crypto-2508/)

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

[5] Gemini receives MiCA license in Malta after May ... (https://m.fastbull.com/news-detail/gemini-receives-mica-license-in-malta-after-may-news_6100_0_2025_3_8820_3)

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