Gemini Secures EU-Wide MiCA License, Expands Crypto Services
Gemini has secured a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license from the Malta Financial Services Authority, enabling it to offer virtual asset services across more than 30 EU countries. This approval complements its existing MiFID II authorization for derivatives trading and follows the EU Council’s adoption of MiCA in 2023, with full implementation expected by end-2024. In June, Gemini also launched tokenized shares on the Arbitrum blockchain, allowing 24/7 trading of equity-backed tokens. Joining peers like Kraken, Bitvavo, Bybit and Coinbase with MiCA approval, Gemini aims to boost market confidence, liquidity and investor protection under a unified regulatory framework.
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The EU-wide MiCA license represents positive regulatory clarity for Gemini, potentially enhancing platform trust and liquidity. However, the news does not directly involve a specific tradable token or currency, limiting immediate price impact. Short-term market reaction is likely muted, while long-term benefits may emerge as broader MiCA implementation boosts overall crypto adoption in Europe.