# EMI Related Articles

Stripe-owned Bridge joins EU MiCA register after Luxembourg approval

Bridge, the Luxembourg-based stablecoin infrastructure company owned by Stripe, has been added to the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) register following approval from Luxembourg regulators. This inclusion increases the number of MiCA-authorized electronic money token (EMT) issuers in the EU to 42. The approval follows Bridge's recent receipt of both a MiCA Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) license and an Electronic Money Institution license from Luxembourg. The European Securities and Markets Authority's latest update also added three new CASP entries from Germany, bringing the total authorized CASPs to 324. The register showed no changes to asset-referenced token authorizations or non-compliant companies.

cointelegraph08/07 09:25

Payward Europe EMI License Highlights Kraken’s Regulated Fiat-Rail Expansion

Payward Europe, parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, has secured an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from the Bank of Lithuania. This license strengthens Kraken's regulated European operations, providing a direct, in-house framework for handling euro-denominated fiat and crypto payment services. It reduces reliance on third-party providers, aiming to make fiat currency onboarding more resilient for users. The move highlights the competitive importance of banking access and local licensing for crypto exchanges, especially as they align with evolving European regulations like MiCA. While immediate user changes may be minimal, the license signals Kraken's continued investment in building deeper, regulated infrastructure within the European market.

bitcoinist07/08 09:22

Circle MiCA License Gives USDC A European Regulatory Advantage

Circle has obtained the first European Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license in France under the MiCA framework for a global stablecoin issuer. This license provides a clear regulatory pathway for the compliant issuance of its USDC and EURC stablecoins across the European Union. Circle's proactive move gives it a significant early advantage as MiCA rules tighten, allowing it to position itself as a fully regulated issuer to exchanges, fintech partners, and institutional users. While factors like liquidity and user habits remain important, the license creates competitive pressure on rival stablecoin issuers lacking MiCA authorization, potentially limiting their utility on regulated European platforms. The approval is particularly significant for EURC, offering a compliant foundation for euro-denominated stablecoins in the region.

bitcoinist07/07 02:11

Ripple Just Secured Another Major Win In Its Mission For Powering Global Payments With XRP

Ripple has secured a full Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license in Luxembourg, granted by the country's financial regulator, the CSSF. This license allows Ripple to provide crypto-focused payment services within Luxembourg and strengthens its expansion across the European Union. The company's Managing Director for the UK and Europe described the achievement as transformative, enabling Ripple to support European businesses in adopting efficient, digital-first financial models using blockchain and XRP. This milestone is part of Ripple's broader global regulatory growth, which includes over 75 licenses worldwide, such as recent approvals from the UK's FCA.

bitcoinist02/03 22:02

Ripple Secures Full EU Payments License in Luxembourg and  Expands Regulated Crypto Services Across Europe

Ripple has obtained a full Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from Luxembourg’s financial regulator, allowing it to expand regulated digital payment and asset services across the European Union. The license, granted by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier, enables Ripple to offer cross-border payment solutions to European businesses under a single regulatory framework using Luxembourg as its EU hub. This follows recent regulatory milestones, including an EMI license in the UK, and reinforces Ripple’s strategy of operating within financial regulations. The company now holds over 75 global approvals and continues to develop new products, such as Ripple Treasury for integrated cash and digital asset management.

TheNewsCrypto02/02 12:35

European Banks Launch Qivalis to Issue Euro-Pegged Stablecoin

TheNewsCrypto01/24 11:50

Ripple Clinches Major License Win In Luxembourg After UK Achievement

Ripple has secured a preliminary Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from Luxembourg’s financial regulator, CSSF, shortly after receiving a similar license and crypto asset registration from the UK’s FCA. These approvals expand Ripple’s global regulatory portfolio to over 75 licenses, reinforcing its position as a highly licensed crypto firm. Company executives highlighted the EU’s progressive regulatory framework and Luxembourg’s role as a financial innovation hub. The UK was also emphasized as a key market, hosting Ripple’s largest office outside the US and receiving significant investment in local blockchain development. XRP’s price rose over 3% amid broader crypto market recovery.

bitcoinist01/15 10:09