Gemini has taken a critical step in its European expansion strategy by securing regulatory approval to offer crypto derivatives throughout the European Union.
The exchange announced it has been granted a MiFID II license by Malta’s financial watchdog, enabling it to launch advanced trading products under a unified regulatory framework across both the EU and EEA.
With this license in hand, Gemini is now preparing to roll out a suite of regulated derivatives, including perpetual futures, aimed at more experienced traders in the region.
While a firm launch date has yet to be confirmed, the company says it will spend the coming months aligning its operations with regulatory standards required for activation.
The approval was issued to Gemini’s Maltese subsidiary, Gemini Intergalactic EU Artemis, on May 8, marking another milestone in its growing European presence. It follows Gemini’s earlier decision to anchor its EU operations in Malta as it prepares for full compliance with the upcoming Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) legislation.
Though a full MiCA license is still pending, Gemini has already secured multiple virtual asset service provider (VASP) registrations across the continent—underscoring its intent to become a long-term player in Europe’s evolving crypto landscape.
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