Blockchain.com has been granted a MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) licence by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), allowing the company to offer crypto services across all 27 European Economic Area (EEA) countries under one unified regulatory framework.

The authorisation marks a major milestone for one of the world’s oldest and most trusted cryptocurrency platforms, as Europe prepares to implement its long-awaited MiCA regime — the EU’s first comprehensive framework for digital asset regulation.

The licence enables Blockchain.com to expand its services across Europe, offering secure digital asset custody, institutional-grade treasury solutions, and locally tailored crypto products. The company said the move “emboldens its mission to connect the world to the future of finance through safe, compliant access to crypto.”

To lead its EU expansion, Blockchain.com has appointed Fiorentina D’Amore, a seasoned Maltese executive with over 25 years of experience in banking, fintech, and crypto regulation. D’Amore has previously chaired the Financial Institutions Malta Association (FIMA) and is known for her advocacy of responsible innovation within the digital finance ecosystem.

“Malta is the perfect launchpad for our European expansion, offering world-class regulatory clarity,” D’Amore said. “Our focus is to build a compliant, institutional-grade centre that will serve the millions of verified users who trust Blockchain.com as we advance global adoption.”

Founded in 2011, Blockchain.com was among the earliest companies to support Bitcoin transactions and blockchain infrastructure. It has since grown into one of the most established players in the crypto space, with over 90 million wallets created and more than $1 trillion in transactions facilitated worldwide.

The company’s latest move underscores the growing importance of regulatory certainty for crypto institutions. Under MiCA, firms will need a single licence to operate across the EU, with clear standards on custody, asset issuance, and consumer protection.

Blockchain.com Co-Founder and CEO Peter Smith described the development as a defining moment: “By combining regulatory clarity with operational expertise, we are poised to deliver our industry-defining solutions to meet the evolving needs of institutions and individuals across Europe.”