Coinbase Wins Regulatory License in Europe for Crypto Services
Top crypto exchange Coinbase has obtained a regulatory license to offer crypto services in Europe. On Friday, the exchange received a Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) license from Luxembourg’s Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF). Coinbase has also picked Luxembourg for its central EU hub, changing its mind from Ireland. JUST IN: Coinbase obtains regulatory license to offer crypto services across Europe. — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) June 20, 2025 “Coinbase is all in on Europe, and we’re advocating for crypto’s future across the continent,” Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong told CNBC. “MiCA has set the standard, and Luxembourg is leading the way with its pro-business climate and thoughtful approach to regulation.” The decision also makes Coinbase the first U.S. crypto exchange to receive a MiCA license. Gemini, a rival crypto exchange, is expecting its own MiCCA license approval soon from Malta. A Coinbase representative today...