The company will operate from its new regional hub in Luxembourg, which will act as its primary base within the bloc’s unified regulatory framework for digital assets.
This approval enables Coinbase to consolidate its existing registrations and licenses across several European countries, including Germany, France, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, and Spain, into a single operational structure. With MiCA now in effect, companies like Coinbase can provide regulated crypto services throughout the EU without seeking individual authorizations from each jurisdiction.
Luxembourg as Central European Hub
Luxembourg has been chosen as Coinbase’s central European hub. Known for its supportive stance on digital assets and multiple blockchain-related laws enacted recently, the country has shown a coordinated approach to distributed ledger technologies. The financial regulator, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), has established standards that align with the new EU-wide regime.
Representatives from Coinbase have noted that the decision to base operations in Luxembourg reflects the country’s regulatory clarity and ongoing engagement with emerging financial technologies. Officials also view this move as part of efforts to standardize access to crypto services for a population of around 450 million people across the Union.
Although MiCA provides a harmonized legal framework, Coinbase officials emphasize the need for continued political commitment across Europe to sustain momentum in digital finance. They support additional policy initiatives that could enhance the region’s competitiveness globally.
