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Ripple receives full MiCA (Mini-Asset Provider License) from Luxembourg CSSF.
PANews reported on July 6 that, according to The Block, Ripple announced it has received a full MiCA license from the Luxembourg CSSF to provide crypto asset services in all 30 European Economic Area countries.
Gate has been recognized as one of the best MiCA-licensed trading platforms in 2026, continuing to strengthen its European compliance advantages.
According to BeInCrypto's latest Odaily, Gate has been selected as one of the "Best MiCA-Licensed Crypto Platforms in 2026" and awarded "Best for Access to a Large Cryptocurrency Selection." The rankings indicate that Gate offers a diversified digital asset ecosystem encompassing spot trading, contracts, wealth management, and Web3 services, and provides European users with a more comprehensive digital asset trading experience thanks to its extensive asset coverage and product portfolio. With the official end of the transition period for the EU's Crypto Asset Market Regulation (MiCA), the European digital asset market has fully entered an era of unified regulation. Gate Europe had previously taken the lead in obtaining both an EU MiCA license and a Payment Institution (PI) license. These two important regulatory qualifications provide a solid foundation for Gate Europe to conduct business under the European regulatory framework and further strengthen the platform's capabilities in compliant operations, risk management, and long-term development. This recognition from a well-known industry media outlet further demonstrates Gate's positive progress in promoting compliance and continuously optimizing its products and services in Europe. Gate's founder and CEO, Dr. Han, stated that the formal implementation of MiCA signifies the end of the era of "regulatory arbitrage" in the European crypto industry, and market competition will increasingly focus on product, security, and user experience. His views were also reprinted by Cointelegraph, further reflecting the industry's widespread attention to the new era of European regulation. Currently, multiple entities under Gate have completed relevant regulatory registrations, license applications, or obtained authorizations and approvals in jurisdictions such as Malta, the Bahamas, Japan, the United States, Australia, and Dubai, solidifying their global business foundation through multi-regional regulatory licenses and registrations. The platform continues to advance its global compliance strategy and constantly improve its global compliance network to provide users with safer, more transparent, and more efficient digital asset services.
Analysis: MiCA will be fully implemented on July 1st, potentially impacting the platform migration of over ten million European encrypted users.
According to Odaily Odaily, with the EU's Crypto Asset Market Regulation Act (MiCA) set to take full effect on July 1, industry insiders predict that the European crypto market will see a large-scale platform restructuring, with more than 10 million users potentially facing the need to switch trading platforms. SwissBorg executive Alex Fazel stated that the new MiCA regulations are forcing a large number of exchanges to cease or restrict their services in the EU. The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has warned that institutions without MiCA licenses must gradually exit the market after the deadline and assist users in migrating to compliant platforms or self-custodied wallets. Data shows that by 2024, there may be more than 3,000 virtual asset service providers (VASPs) in Europe, of which about 80% are expected to exit the market after the regulatory transition. Analysis indicates that Binance and other exchanges have already adjusted their European business strategies, while Coinbase and OKX are attracting users to migrate through incentive programs. Amid tightening regulations, industry competition is shifting from "customer acquisition through subsidies" to "competition based on compliance and trust systems." (CoinDesk)
Ripple has been fully licensed by MiCA CASP and can provide crypto asset services in 30 EEA countries.
According to Mars Finance, The Block reports that Ripple has announced it has received full MiCA CASP (Crypto Asset Service Provider) authorization from Luxembourg's financial regulator CSSF, allowing it to legally provide crypto asset services in all 30 countries of the European Economic Area.
SoFi Links Banking Network and Stablecoin to Kraken in New Deal
Kraken will list SoFiUSD and gain access to SoFi’s round-the-clock dollar settlement network, while Kraken Prime will execute trades for SoFi’s crypto customers.
Gate Founder Dr. Han: Gate's early completion of MiCA licensing will push the European crypto market towards fair competition.
According to ChainCatcher, CoinDesk reports that with the full implementation of the EU's Crypto Asset Market Regulation (MiCA), the European digital asset market has entered a new era of unified regulation. Regarding the impact of MiCA on the industry landscape, Gate founder and CEO Dr. Han stated in an interview that Gate began its European compliance preparations several years ago and completed its MiCA and Payment Institution (PI) license preparations ahead of schedule in 2025. He pointed out that the significance of MiCA lies not only in establishing a unified regulatory framework, but more importantly, in putting all market participants on a level playing field. "Only when all platforms adhere to the same rules can the industry truly compete around products, services, and user experience." He also stated that if unauthorized platforms continue to provide services to European users, a level playing field will remain a challenge, making effective regulatory enforcement equally crucial. Currently, Gate Europe is leveraging its MiCA and PI licenses to continuously improve its compliance system, risk management, and operational governance capabilities, and is continuously deepening its global compliance strategy. In addition to Europe, multiple Gate entities have completed relevant regulatory registrations, license applications, or obtained authorizations and approvals in jurisdictions such as Malta, the Bahamas, Japan, the United States, Australia, and Dubai. Through multi-regional regulatory approvals, Gate has solidified its global business foundation and continues to provide global users with safer, more transparent, and more efficient digital asset services. Looking ahead, Gate will continue to adhere to a parallel development strategy of compliance and innovation, promoting the long-term healthy development of the digital asset industry through superior product experiences and global service capabilities.