06.23.2025

Coinbase Secures MiCA Licence

06.23.2025
Trading Europe From ‘Across the Pond’

Coinbase has secured its Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) licence from the Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), enabling us to offer our full suite of crypto products to all 27 EU member states.

This milestone marks a significant step and enables us to operate under a unified, regulated crypto environment in one of the largest economic regions in the world, while solidifying Coinbase’s position as a global leader in regulatory compliance and innovation. In short, this milestone enables us to offer a full suite of crypto products and services to 450 million people across all 27 European Union member states.

Luxembourg has always been a key player in Europe’s financial ecosystem, and we’re delighted to share that Coinbase is officially establishing its European crypto hub in this dynamic country, under the Markets in Crypto Assets regulatory framework (MiCA).

Luxembourg has long been a forward-thinking financial hub, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to fostering innovation. By choosing Luxembourg, we’re positioning ourselves in a jurisdiction that understands the needs of the crypto industry and excels in regulatory clarity. Luxembourg is actively pursuing a whole-of-government approach to blockchain and DLT, and has passed four blockchain-related policies through the national legislature. This new hub represents a landmark step forward for Coinbase in Europe and strengthens the broader innovation ecosystem.

Over the past few years, Coinbase has worked closely with regulators across Europe, securing licences in Germany, France, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands and Spain. Now, with MiCA, we’re uniting these efforts under a single framework, enabling millions of Europeans to access regulated, trusted, and secure crypto services.

While MiCA lays the foundation for a thriving crypto ecosystem, it’s equally important that policymakers continue to drive swift and ambitious initiatives to maintain Europe’s competitive edge on the global stage. The CSSF has set a high standard, and we hope to see this spirit replicated across the region.

This is a pivotal moment for Coinbase, Luxembourg, and Europe’s growing crypto ecosystem. We look forward to continuing to contribute to Europe’s vibrant economy, unlocking growth, and increasing economic freedom across the region.

Source: Coinbase

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