Bitvavo has secured a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license from the Dutch Authority for Financial Markets. This major achievement allows the exchange to operate across Europe under the new regulatory framework that promotes fairness and innovation in the crypto industry. CEO Mark Nuvelstijn welcomed the approval and highlighted that consistent rules across member states are vital for a level playing field.

The MiCA license provides Bitvavo with clear guidance and confidence to expand its services across Europe. Nuvelstijn praised the MiCA process for strengthening investor protection and supporting financial stability. Chief risk officer Jeetan Patel called the licensing journey rigorous yet efficient and thanked the regulator for its constructive collaboration throughout.

More crypto exchanges are racing to obtain MiCA approval as the regulation brings renewed trust to the market. Firms like Kraken Coinbase and Bybit have also secured licenses recently. Experts say this has fueled significant growth in crypto trading across the EU signaling a bright future for digital assets.

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