Europe’s Largest Euro-Denominated Spot Crypto Exchange Secures License Under MiCA

Bitvavo, Europe’s largest euro-denominated spot crypto exchange, has officially received a MiCA license from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), allowing the firm to operate across all 27 European Union member states.

The approval positions Bitvavo among a growing group of crypto platforms now compliant with the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework—Europe’s unified regulatory regime for digital assets. Jeetan Patel, Bitvavo’s Chief Risk Officer, described the licensing process as “efficient” and praised the AFM for its constructive engagement throughout the process.

A Milestone for Euro-Based Trading

With its new regulatory clearance, Bitvavo joins Coinbase and Kraken, which recently obtained their own MiCA licenses through regulators in Luxembourg and Ireland, respectively. The Netherlands has also granted MiCA approvals to MoonPay and three other crypto firms, marking a rapid acceleration in licensing activity since late 2024.

Bitvavo’s new status further cements its influence in the European crypto landscape. The exchange already dominates the EUR spot trading market and now gains seamless access to clients across the EU, in line with the MiCA passporting mechanism.

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EU Expands Regulatory Clarity

MiCA, which came into force in 2024, aims to standardize licensing, operational transparency, and consumer protections across the EU crypto sector. With several key players now fully licensed, the regulation is quickly reshaping how digital asset companies engage with the European market.

By aligning with MiCA early, Bitvavo is positioning itself for broader growth and increased user confidence in a rapidly maturing regulatory environment.

Kosta Gushterov

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