Crypto.com Gains EU Approval to Offer Regulated Crypto Derivatives

Crypto.com has taken another major step in its European expansion, earning regulatory approval to offer crypto derivatives across the European Economic Area under the EU’s financial instruments directive.

The newly granted MiFID license follows months of strategic groundwork, including the acquisition of Cyprus-based firm A.N. Allnew Investments, approved by CySEC. This move gives Crypto.com the legal footing to roll out crypto-based trading products to a wider regional audience.

CEO Kris Marszalek emphasized that the license complements the firm’s earlier MiCA approval and reflects its broader ambition to deliver more regulated products across Europe’s maturing crypto market.

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Crypto.com isn’t the only player using Cyprus as a springboard. Kraken also launched its regulated derivatives service via a Cypriot entity, and Coinbase recently made headlines by acquiring Deribit, one of the world’s largest crypto derivatives platforms.

The broader trend shows major exchanges racing to establish compliant infrastructure as Europe evolves into a key battleground for crypto regulation and derivatives innovation.

Even Gemini and DeFi protocols like Synthetix are entering the derivatives arena, signaling a shift toward more institutional-grade products under official oversight.

A Clearer Regulatory Path Ahead
With crypto derivatives gaining popularity and regulatory frameworks solidifying across the EU, Crypto.com’s latest milestone positions it among the leaders shaping this next phase of the market.

Backed by a growing portfolio of acquisitions—including Fintek Securities, Orion Principals, and Watchdog Capital—the company continues to strengthen its regulated presence in a space once dominated by offshore activity.

Alexander Stefanov