Gemini has received its MiCA (Markets in Crypto Assets) licence from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), enabling us to empower the next era of financial, creative and personal freedom in Europe. 

Receiving this approval marks a critical milestone in our regulated European expansion, as it will allow us to offer secure and reliable crypto across all 30 European countries and jurisdictions, unlocking a vastly larger market. The MiCA regulatory framework is crucial for standardising crypto laws throughout EU member states, and we’re confident it will help the region's crypto ecosystem to flourish sustainably. 

This approval comes in addition to receiving our [Investment Firm licence to offer derivatives under MiFID II ](https://www.gemini.com/blog/gemini-has-obtained-its-mifid-ii-license)(Markets in Financial Instruments Directive) in May, making us a fully-compliant crypto trading venue in the EU. It follows our recent launch of [tokenized stocks](https://www.gemini.com/blog/weve-launched-tokenized-stocks-starting-with-microstrategy-mstr) in the region, which are blockchain-based digital tokens representing company shares, available 24/5, and puts Gemini on track to launch exciting new products and services to retail and institutional customers, including derivatives. 

Today’s announcement cements Gemini’s long-standing dedication to upholding the highest standards of regulatory compliance, which has allowed us to continue growing in the region. We believe that clear regulation of the industry is the foundation of global crypto adoption, and MiCA’s implementation has proven that Europe is one of the most innovative and forward-thinking regions regarding this.

Onward and Upward 
Team Gemini

Receiving our MiCA licence marks a new era for Gemini in Europe.  

Gemini Receives its MiCA Licence, Supporting Ongoing EU Expansion.

Gemini Receives Its MiCA Licence, Supporting Ongoing EU Expansion

Gemini has launched derivatives from Malta which are applicable across the European Union. The exchange’s Investment Firm License from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) allows us to now offer tokenized equities derivatives and tokenized stocks under MiFID II (Markets in Financial Instruments Directive), a framework regulating the traditional financial markets.

This is an exciting development in our 2025 European expansion. It not only allows Gemini to offer tokenized stock products; it puts Gemini one step closer to offering our derivative products to both retail and institutional users in the EU and the EEA. These will include perpetual futures and other derivatives which will be available to advanced users of Gemini. 

We’re confident this license will open up new opportunities in the European market and beyond, and we look forward to sharing further updates as we continue our journey.

Go Where Dollars Won’t! 
Team Gemini

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Gemini Introduces EU-Wide Derivatives From Malta

Gemini has just received an Investment Firm License from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). Once we commence business activities, we will be able to offer* regulated derivatives throughout the EU and EEA under MiFID II (Markets in Financial Instruments Directive), a framework regulating the traditional financial markets.

This is a hugely exciting development in our 2025 European expansion, as it puts Gemini one step closer to offering our derivative products to both retail and institutional users in the EU and the EEA. These will include perpetual futures and other derivatives which will be available to advanced users of Gemini. Over the coming months, we will be working towards meeting the required conditions to launch these products across Europe.

We’re confident this licence will open up new opportunities in the European market and beyond, and we look forward to sharing further updates as we continue our journey.

Onward and Upward, 
Team Gemini

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Gemini Has Obtained Its MiFID II License

Today, we are delighted to announce that Gemini has chosen Malta as our hub for the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. This strategic decision underscores our dedication to enhancing regulatory compliance and European growth. Having received our Virtual Financial Assets (VFA) Service Licence in Malta in December 2024 (our sixth Virtual Asset Service Provider registration), the move will enable us to empower the next era of financial, creative and personal freedom in Europe.

Malta’s proactive approach to fostering innovation among fintech and digital asset companies presents an ideal environment for Gemini to drive our European operations. 

Compliance with MiCA regulations, which was implemented by EU lawmakers to standardise crypto regulations across member states, will allow us to continue to offer our secure and reliable services to customers in the EU, supporting the sustainable growth of a trusted crypto ecosystem in the region.

The announcement follows [several senior hires in Europe](https://www.gemini.com/blog/gemini-accelerates-european-expansion-with-new-leadership-team), leading Gemini’s ambitious European growth plans. This includes Mark Jennings, Head of Europe, Daniel Slutzkin, Head of UK, and Claudio Bedino, Head of Consumer Growth in Europe. With the establishment of our Malta office, we plan to recruit a talented local team to help support the expansion.

[Gemini’s 2024 State of Crypto report](https://www.gemini.com/blog/introducing-the-2024-global-state-of-crypto-report) showed that 39% of non-crypto owners globally stated that a lack of regulatory clarity was a barrier for entry, suggesting that the rollout of comprehensive regulation like MiCA may boost crypto demand in the region.

Mark Jennings, Gemini’s Head of Europe, said that “MiCA is a much needed regulatory development for the European crypto community. Our decision to establish Malta as our MiCA hub reflects our commitment to upholding regulatory standards, advancing innovation, and shaping the future of digital assets in Europe. We hope that it serves as a blueprint for crypto regulation globally.”

Following Gemini’s recent [launch in France](https://www.gemini.com/blog/gemini-launches-in-france-as-countrys-trust-in-crypto-increases), today’s announcement is a significant milestone in our European expansion plans. We remain committed to building a safe and innovative ecosystem for our customers. In the coming months, we plan to introduce new features for both retail and institutional customers, strengthen our local presence across Europe, and enhance our user experience for customers in the 32 European countries (EEA & UK) that we currently serve.

Onward and Upward, 
Team Gemini

Mark Jennings

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