US-based Gemini has secured a Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) license from the Malta Financial Services Authority, enabling it to expand its services throughout the European Union under the bloc’s new regulatory framework.

The introduction of MiCA aims to establish consistent rules for digital asset service providers across EU member states. Under this framework, Gemini will be able to operate in 30 countries with a single authorisation, providing clearer guidance for crypto activities within Europe and expected to bolster long-term market growth.

Expansion of regulated services

This latest approval follows Gemini’s earlier authorization in May 2025 as an investment firm under the EU’s Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II), which permits the provision of derivatives. The company has also launched tokenized stocks in Europe, allowing investors to trade blockchain-based tokens representing company shares on a nearly continuous basis.

With both MiCA and MiFID II permissions, Gemini is now set to broaden its services for retail and institutional users, including plans for additional derivatives offerings. Company officials said that these combined licenses position Gemini as one of the first platforms fully aligned with EU regulations for both spot crypto assets and derivatives.

Gemini stated that compliance remains key to achieving access to the European market. The adoption of MiCA underscores Europe’s role in creating a more unified and transparent environment for digital assets.