Mica-Boost for Bitvavo-Will this be the coin base in Europe?
The most important thing shortly
- Bitvavo is one of the first stock exchanges to receive the EU's Mica license.
- The license allows pan-European crypto services without national individual registrations.
- It improves consumer protection, transparency and market stability.
- Bitvavo thus strengthens its position in the European crypto sector.
- The approval marks regulatory clarity and opens up new expansion opportunities.
- Mica paves the way for the same right for all providers.
Bitvavo, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges in Europe, has achieved an important regulatory milestone with the granting of a mica license (markets in crypto-assets) through the Dutch financial market supervision (AFM). This pioneering approval announced on June 27, 2025 enables Bitvavo to operate smoothly in all 30 countries of the European Economic Area (EEA) under a uniform, harmonized regulatory framework.
A new era of regulatory clarity
The mica license is a fundamental change for Bitvavo and the entire European crypto industry. Bitvavo had to obtain separate registrations in each of its customer countries-including France, Austria, Italy and Spain-which led to a complex and fragmented regulatory landscape.
With the mica license, Bitvavo can now offer its entire range of services throughout the EEA, without the administrative effort of several national permits.
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We have received a MiCA-licence from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation.
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This optimized approach is a direct consequence of the new regulation on markets for crypto-assets (Micar) of the European Union, which came into force in 2023. Micar aims to standardize the rules for crypto service providers and focuses on investor protection, financial stability and the promotion of innovations on the entire continent.
The license window was officially opened on January 1, 2025 and since then a wave of large stock exchanges has applied for permission to operate under the new regime.
Support from the management level and influence on the industry
Mark Nuvelstijn, CEO and co -founder of Bitvavo, welcomed the development and explained: “We support the basic principles of Micar. For the same competitive conditions in Europe, it is important that the rules are formulated and enforced uniformally in all member states.”
This license creates clarity and trust and enables Bitvavo to achieve its goal: to become the leading trading platform for digital assets in Europe. “
Jeetan Patel, Chief Risk Officer from Bitvavo, described the licensing process as strict and yet efficient and highlighted the constructive cooperation with the AFM. “In the past time we have taken all the necessary steps in the licensing process and ensured compliance with the comprehensive Micar regulatory requirements. We appreciate the constructive cooperation with the AFM very much throughout the process. He was efficient,” said Patel.
BREAKING: Crypto exchange Bitvavo secures its MiCA license from the Netherlands, signaling vast growth and assurance in the European crypto market. Bitvavo’s Chief Risk Officer, Jeetan Patel, mentions the licensing process was smooth and efficient.
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Mica: Place the bar for crypto standards higher
The mica framework introduces uniform rules for crypto service providers, which are intended to trade digital assets more secure and more transparent. The most important requirements include strict consumer protection, improved financial transparency and strict custody standards.
BITVAVO OBTAINS MICA LICENSE, EXPANDS ACROSS 30 EEA MARKETS
Dutch exchange Bitvavo has secured a MiCA license, joining Coinbase and Kraken in gaining access to the entire European Economic Area.
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These measures are likely to strengthen the trust of investors and attract both private and institutional customers to regulated platforms such as Bitvavo.
With the preservation of the mica license, Bitvavo joins an exclusive group of stock exchanges-including coinbase, octopus, bybit and others-who have received similar approvals in the past few months. This positions Bitvavo as a compliant, trustworthy stock exchange and further strengthens its reputation on the hard -fought European market.
Market position and growth prospects
Bitvavo is currently the world's largest player on the EUR spot market and offers a wide range of tradable digital assets, a state-of-the-art trading platform and low fees.
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This move gives them access to all 30 EEA markets, joining the ranks of Coinbase and Kraken! 🔥
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The mica license not only extends the operational range of Bitvavo, but also improves the company's ability to provide users across Europe consistent and high-quality services.
The harmonized regulatory environment enables Bitvavo to serve both private and institutional customers without having to deal with different national requirements. This should promote further growth, innovation and competition in the European crypto sector.
Same competitive conditions for Europe
The approval of Bitvavo's Mica license is generally seen as a progress in creating the same competitive conditions for crypto companies working in Europe. By ensuring that all market participants comply with uniform laws, it wants to promote trust, stability and innovation in the field of digital assets.
Since more and more stock exchanges are aiming for mica approval, the European Union is willing to take on a leading role in cryptor regulation and serve as a role model for other regions.
Bitvavo's successful licensing process uses scales for compliance and operational excellence and heralds a new chapter for the crypto industry in Europe. With the mica license, Bitvavo is well positioned to take advantage of the new opportunities in the European market for digital assets. The management of the stock exchange has confirmed its commitment to regulatory compliance, user protection and technological innovation in order to become Europe's leading crypto trading platform.
While the mica framework continues to redesign the industry, Bitvavo's expansion is expected to lead to more access, transparency and trust for millions of European crypto users throughout the EEA.
