Relai Secures MiCA License, Expands Bitcoin App Across EU
Zurich-based Relai has become one of the first Bitcoin-only providers to secure a MiCA license from the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF). The authorization as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider under MiCA lets Relai passport its self-custodial Bitcoin app across the EU, pending regulatory notifications. The MiCA license enables Instant SEPA purchases, higher trading limits, fixed pricing transparency and enhanced security. Founded in 2020 by Julian Liniger and Adem Bilican, Relai has closed a Series A round, surpassed 500,000 downloads and processed over $1 billion in trading volume. An advisory board including Jean Guillaume, Daniel Astraud and Hervé de Kerdrel will support the EU rollout. Relai plans targeted marketing campaigns, localized educational content and Europe-wide events, alongside app enhancements in early 2026. This MiCA license marks a milestone in crypto regulation that could boost Bitcoin liquidity and market confidence across Europe.
Bullish
Relai’s MiCA license approval provides regulatory clarity and paves the way for EU-wide passporting of its self-custodial Bitcoin app. In the short term, this milestone could drive positive market sentiment, attracting new retail and institutional users and potentially lifting Bitcoin prices. Over the long term, the enhanced credibility and expanded reach through Instant SEPA, higher trading limits and fixed pricing are likely to boost liquidity and adoption across Europe, reinforcing Bitcoin’s market stability and growth prospects.