Gate Technology Secures MiCA License, Expands EU Crypto Operations
Gate Technology Ltd has secured a significant regulatory milestone, obtaining the MiCA license from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). This approval enables the company to initiate the passporting process, allowing it to expand compliant operations across all European countries under a unified regulatory framework.
The MiCA license, granted on September 1, 2025, aligns Gate Group's operations with the European Union's new Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). Malta serves as the strategic entry point for Gate Group's passporting operations throughout all European member states. Dr. Lin Han, the founder of Gate Group, underscored the importance of operating with explicit regulatory approval for the firm's long-term objectives across Europe.
Gate Technology Ltd joins a prestigious list of cryptocurrency exchanges that have secured the MiCA license in 2025, including Coinbase, Kraken, Bitpanda, Bitvavo, eToro, Crypto.com, Bybit, and OKX. The MiCA framework sets common standards for consumer protection, transparency, corporate governance, and capital reserves, providing a robust regulatory environment for the crypto industry.
In parallel developments, a consortium of nine European banks, including ING, UniCredit, Banca Sella, and CaixaBank, is working on a MiCA-based Euro Stablecoin. With the possibility of a tenth institution joining, the stablecoin is planned for release in the second half of 2026, aiming to establish a European payment standard aligned with EU regulations.
With over 50 exchanges now licensed under MiCA, including Gate Technology Ltd, and more than 60 new applicants seeking compliance status, the MiCA framework continues to expand its reach. This growth ensures a unified regulatory environment for crypto-asset services across the EU's 450 million residents, fostering innovation and consumer protection.
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