Bitvavo Secures Dutch MiCA License to Expand Across EU
Bitvavo has obtained a Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) license from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), enabling the crypto exchange to operate across all 30 European Economic Area countries. CEO Mark Nuvelstijn highlighted that the MiCA license provides the regulatory clarity and confidence needed to drive Bitvavo’s ambition to become Europe’s leading digital asset trading platform. Already the largest player in the EUR spot market, Bitvavo holds registrations in France, Austria, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands. The Netherlands has granted up to four MiCA licenses to exchanges so far, joining other licensees like MoonPay and Coinbase. MiCA license standardization aims to enhance investor protection, market stability and innovation across the EU.
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Securing the MiCA license signals strong regulatory support and expands Bitvavo’s operational reach to the entire EEA, which can boost trading volumes and market confidence. Similar to Coinbase’s license gain in Luxembourg, this move typically drives positive sentiment among traders and investors. In the short term, Bitvavo may see increased user onboarding and liquidity. Over the long term, regulatory clarity under MiCA fosters sustainable growth and could position Bitvavo as a leading European exchange, enhancing overall market stability and competitiveness.