Crypto.com cryptocurrency exchange has achieved another major milestone in its expansion strategy by securing a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) license.
This license, granted by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), allows the platform to offer regulated crypto derivatives and a broad range of traditional financial instruments throughout the European Economic Area (EEA).
The acquisition of the MiFID license follows Crypto.com’s earlier acquisition of A.N. Allnew Investments Ltd, a Cyprus-based investment firm licensed by CySEC. This strategic acquisition provided the regulatory foundation necessary for Crypto.com to secure the MiFID license.
Through the MiFID license, Crypto.com can now deliver financial instruments such as securities, derivatives, and contracts for difference (CFDs) to eligible users in Europe. This aligns with the broader Crypto.com Roadmap, which emphasizes deepening market penetration and expanding its suite of regulated offerings.
Crypto.com now has MiCA and MiFID licenses
Previously, in January 2025, Crypto.com received a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license, enabling it to passport its crypto services across the EEA.
With both MiCA and MiFID approvals in hand, the company has positioned itself at the forefront of regulated digital asset services in the region.
This dual licensing structure gives Crypto.com the legal and operational flexibility to offer integrated crypto and traditional financial products, all under one platform.
According to Kris Marszalek, Co-Founder and CEO of Crypto.com, securing both the MiFID and MiCA licenses cements the company’s standing as a fully regulated and diversified financial services provider in Europe. He emphasized that this regulatory foundation will allow Crypto.com to serve European customers with greater confidence and transparency.
The crypto exchange now aims to increase user engagement by offering innovative tools for both retail and institutional investors.
Notably, Crypto.com’s MiFID approval also comes at a time when global interest in crypto derivatives is surging, with major industry players such as Coinbase, Kraken, and Gemini also expanding their derivatives offerings in Europe amid a growing demand for sophisticated crypto trading instruments.
Additionally, Crypto.com’s recent acquisitions, including Fintek Securities, Charterprime, Orion Principals, and SEC-registered Watchdog Capital, reveal a consistent pattern of strengthening its regulatory and operational base worldwide. These strategic moves are not only expanding its geographic footprint but are also enabling it to compete directly with traditional financial institutions.