Dutch regulatory authority AFM grants EU MiCA license to four companies

Four digital asset companies have just received Markets in Cryptoassets (MiCA) licenses in the Netherlands, allowing them to operate across the 27-nation European Union.

Cryptocurrency platform MoonPay, a digital asset management company BitStateteLightning Bitcoin ZBD financial technology The main brokerage and clearing company The hidden path Obtained the highly sought after Crypto Asset Service Providers License from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), a Show recording from December 30th.

MiCA is a rule book specifically for cryptocurrency companies which requires companies to obtain a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license from a single member state which then enables them to operate across the entire EU.

The European Union has set December 30 as a deadline for member states to implement MiCA. Although not all countries were able to do so.

“MiCA represents a pivotal moment for the European digital asset industry, and we are proud to work collaboratively with the Dutch AFM to be among the first to adopt this new regulatory framework,” said Ivan Soto-Wright, CEO and Co-Founder. from MoonPay, in a statement.

Fan engagement platform Socios.com said in a statement on Monday that it has obtained a license from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). Agree to Virtual Financial Assets Act (VFAA) Class 3 license This will enable it to operate as a regulated virtual financial asset service provider.

Meanwhile, the UK, which closely follows the EU in its approach to cryptocurrencies, has added cryptocurrency trading firm GSR Markets to its list. Encryption log At the end of 2024.