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Gate Europe has completed its MiCA compliance plan ahead of schedule and continues to deepen its compliance efforts in Europe.
According to an official announcement from ChainCatcher, with the official end of the EU's Crypto Asset Market Regulation (MiCA) transition period on July 1st, the European digital asset market has officially entered a new regulatory phase. Gate Europe had previously completed its MiCA and Payment Institution (PI) licenses by 2025, and the platform will continue to provide compliant digital asset services to users within the European regulatory framework. Leveraging its dual MiCA and PI licenses, Gate Europe continuously improves its compliance system, risk management, and operational governance capabilities, deeply integrating regulatory requirements into its business operations, and continuously strengthening internal controls, compliance processes, and security mechanisms to provide European users with safer, more transparent, and efficient digital asset services. At the same time, the company maintains close communication with European regulatory agencies and industry partners, actively adapting to changes in the regulatory environment and continuously improving the platform's long-term stable operation capabilities. Dr. Giovanni Cunti, CEO of Gate Europe, stated that the completion of the MiCA transition period marks a significant step towards a more standardized and transparent development phase for the European digital asset market. Looking ahead, Gate Europe will continue to increase its investment in compliance capabilities, professional talent development, and operational resilience, with compliance, security, and innovation at its core, to continuously promote the healthy development of the digital asset industry.
Gate Europe has taken the lead in obtaining both MiCA and PI licenses, and continues to strengthen its compliance strategy in Europe.
According to an official Odaily, Gate Europe has become the first platform to obtain the EU's Crypto Asset Markets Regulation (MiCA) license and a Payment Institution (PI) license, further solidifying its compliance foundation in the European market. These two important regulatory qualifications provide a strong foundation for Gate Europe to operate within the European regulatory framework and further enhance the platform's capabilities in compliant operations, risk management, and long-term development. Leveraging its MiCA and PI licenses, Gate Europe will continue to provide European users with safer, more efficient, and compliant digital asset services. It will also continuously improve its internal controls, risk management, operational oversight, and regulatory reporting systems, promoting the deep integration of advanced technological capabilities with regulatory requirements to create a sustainable and compliant operating system that caters to the needs of both institutional and retail users. Furthermore, Gate Europe will continue to strengthen communication and cooperation with European regulatory agencies and industry partners, actively responding to evolving regulatory policies to ensure that all its operations consistently comply with local regulatory requirements. Gate Europe CEO Dr. Giovanni Cunti stated that Europe is establishing a high-standard regulatory framework for the digital asset industry, and compliance remains a core foundation for the company's long-term sustainable development. Going forward, Gate Europe will continue to increase investment in compliance capabilities, talent development, and operational resilience, focusing on compliance, security, and innovation to continuously promote the healthy development of the global digital asset ecosystem.
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.
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.
Polish crypto exchage Kanga has been granted a MiCA license in Latvia, allowing it to operate throughout the European Union.
PANews reported on June 25th that, according to Cointelegraph, Polish cryptocurrency exchange Kanga has received a MiCA Class 3 license from the Central Bank of Latvia, allowing it to operate its services throughout the European Union. The license, issued on June 18th, authorizes the company to provide services such as cryptocurrency custody, trading, and transfers. Kanga will begin its pre-licensing process in Latvia in November 2025. Dominik Tomczyk, CEO of operator SIA AlphaRoute, stated that the company decided from the outset to utilize the transition period stipulated by MiCA to plan ahead.
Tether CEO: EU MiCA regulations are "very dangerous" for stablecoins; abandoning the application was to protect users.
PANews reported on July 2nd that, according to Coin Bureau, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino explained why USDT did not apply for an EU MiCA license, stating that the regulation is "very dangerous for stablecoins." He indicated that MiCA could force issuers to hold 60% of their reserves in uninsured cash deposits at small European banks, which might be unable to handle large-scale redemptions. Ardoino believes the legislation is "poorly considered" and stated that "skipping MiCA is to protect Tether's more than 400 million users."