Coinbase officially obtained the MiCA license in Luxembourg, gaining full regulatory approval to offer cryptocurrency services across all 27 European Union member states.
MiCA License Paves the Way for Coinbase’s Expansion Across Europe
Coinbase achieved a significant regulatory milestone by acquiring its Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) license from Luxembourg’s Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF).
According to the announcement, the exchange now operates under a single regulatory framework across all 27 European Union nations, allowing it to offer its full range of crypto services to a potential audience of 450 million people.
The MiCA license has established Coinbase as a prominent player in compliant crypto operations within one of the globe’s most significant economic regions. The company has selected Luxembourg as its new European headquarters, citing the nation’s forward-thinking blockchain policies and strong commitment to regulatory clarity.
Coinbase has steadily expanded its presence across Europe, having previously received licenses in Germany, France, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, and Spain. Coinbase has consolidated these efforts under a single, transparent framework by obtaining the MiCA license, which boosts user confidence and expands access to digital assets for both institutional and retail participants across the continent.
This advancement has emerged as Europe intensifies its efforts to position itself as a global leader in blockchain technology. Coinbase’s strategic decision reflects the broader industry’s confidence in Europe’s ability to nurture crypto innovation in a secure and sustainable manner.
