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    MoonPay secures MiCA approval, sets sights on EU expansion

    By g.ge@btw.mediaJanuary 1, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read
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    • MoonPay earns coveted MiCA approval, gaining a competitive edge in the EU market.  
    • The firm plans to expand operations across Europe, leveraging MiCA’s regulatory framework.  

    What happened: MoonPay’s MiCA approval fuels plans for European expansion

    MoonPay has become one of the first cryptocurrency companies to secure Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) approval, marking a significant milestone for the firm.

    This regulatory green light, issued by the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), allows MoonPay to offer fiat-to-crypto and crypto-to-fiat services across all European Union member states. MiCA, which takes effect today, aims to create a unified framework for digital asset services in Europe.  

    The company views this as a pivotal opportunity to solidify its market position and expand its presence in the rapidly growing European crypto ecosystem. MoonPay’s CEO, Ivan Soto-Wright, called the approval “a pivotal step in solidifying the crypto industry’s role in the global economy.”

    This news coincides with MoonPay’s other strategic moves, including ongoing negotiations to acquire DeFi payments platform Helio for $150 million, and a recent partnership with Ripple. MiCA’s implementation has also forced some major players, like Binance and Tether, to adjust their operations, underscoring MoonPay’s proactive approach to regulatory compliance.  

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    Why it’s important  

    The MiCA regulation is reshaping Europe’s cryptocurrency industry by setting high compliance standards, and MoonPay’s early approval positions it ahead of the competition. With the ability to operate seamlessly across all EU member states, the company avoids the costly operational hurdles that others, like Bitget, face in setting up new offices for compliance.

    This strategic advantage enables MoonPay to focus on growth, innovation, and delivering digital asset solutions to European users.  

    This development also highlights the evolving regulatory landscape in Europe, which is becoming a model for global crypto governance. While the stricter framework has posed challenges for some firms, MoonPay sees it as an opportunity to lead the market and establish itself as a trusted player.

    By leveraging MiCA’s unified legal structure, MoonPay is set to expand its influence and drive adoption of crypto services in one of the world’s largest regulated markets.  

    Cryptocurrency Regulations Ivan Soto-Wright MiCA MoonPay
    g.ge@btw.media

    Grace is an intern reporter at BTW Media,having studied Journalism Media and Communiations at Cardiff University.She specialises in wiritng and reading.Contact her at g.ge@btw.media.

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