Blockchain.com Secures MiCA License from Malta, Paving Way for European Expansion

Blockchain.com Gains Key European Regulatory Approval

Blockchain.com, a prominent cryptocurrency platform, announced on October 23, 2025, that it has successfully secured a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license from the Maltese Financial Services Authority (MFSA). This significant regulatory approval allows the company to expand its regulated crypto custody and wallet services across all 30 countries within the European Economic Area (EEA). The license also paves the way for Blockchain.com to introduce sophisticated institutional services, including treasury management tools, throughout the region.

MiCA Framework Unifies European Crypto Operations

The acquisition of the MiCA license is a pivotal development for Blockchain.com, as it enables the company to operate under a single, harmonized regulatory framework across Europe. Prior to MiCA, crypto firms navigated a fragmented landscape of national regulations. The MiCA framework, which became effective in late 2024, is the European Union's first comprehensive regulatory regime for crypto assets, establishing uniform standards for digital asset custody, asset issuance, and consumer protection. This clarity is expected to foster responsible innovation and provide a stable environment for long-term growth in the European crypto market. Blockchain.com's Co-Founder and CEO, Peter Smith, stated that 'Malta's regulatory clarity and strategic position make it the ideal hub to scale Blockchain.com's European operations.'

Malta as a Strategic European Hub

Malta has emerged as a preferred jurisdiction for crypto businesses seeking MiCA licenses, leveraging its reputation as 'Blockchain Island' due to its early adoption of crypto regulations. The MFSA's experience in overseeing fintech and blockchain projects made it an attractive choice for Blockchain.com. The company plans to use Malta as its regional base to serve both retail and institutional clients under the new MiCA regime. To spearhead its European strategy, Blockchain.com has appointed Fiorentina D'Amore as the Senior Director of EU Business Operations and CEO of Blockchain.com Malta. D'Amore, who also serves as the Chairperson of the Financial Institutions Malta Association (FIMA), brings extensive experience in financial services, fintech, and regulatory compliance to her new role.

Future Expansion and Service Offerings

With the MiCA license in hand, Blockchain.com, founded in 2011 and known for facilitating over $1 trillion in crypto transactions and serving more than 90 million wallets globally, is poised to scale its European operations significantly. The company intends to launch new MiCA-compliant products and services, including secure digital asset custody and localized offerings tailored to the specific needs of EU markets. This strategic move is part of Blockchain.com's broader global expansion, which has also seen recent regulatory approvals in other regions, such as Singapore. The company aims to continue advancing the balance of innovation and compliance across the region, empowering millions of users with trusted and transparent digital asset solutions.