Key Notes
- Gate Technology received regulatory approval to provide exchange and custody services across the EU’s 450 million residents.
- The MiCA framework now covers over 50 licensed exchanges while 60+ applicants seek compliance under unified EU standards.
- Malta serves as Gate Group’s strategic entry point for passporting operations throughout all European member states.
Gate Technology Ltd, a subsidiary of Gate Group, secured the MiCA license from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) this week, authorizing the firm to offer exchange and custody services across the European Union. This was announced on September 1, 2025.
The license aligns Gate Groupโs operations under the European Unionโs new Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), furthering its push into the region and reinforcing the companyโs leadership message that compliance remains central to its global expansion strategy.
Gate Group Advances European Strategy
Dr. Lin Han, the founder of Gate Group, emphasized that operating with explicit regulatory approval is essential for the firmโs long-term objectives across Europe.
โCompliance and regulations are always at the core of all our activities,โ Dr. Han stated in the official announcement.
He highlights Malta as a primary gateway for regulated digital asset services in the EU market. With the MiCA license, Gate Technology Ltd plans to initiate the passporting process, enabling it to expand compliant operations across all European countries under a unified regulatory framework.
Gate Technology Ltd (“Gate Europe”), part of Gate Group, has officially obtained a MiCA License from the MFSA. This license authorizes Gate Europe to provide regulated crypto exchange and custody services under MFSA supervision.
Gate Group reaffirms its confidence in Malta’sโฆ pic.twitter.com/Zkd3nnlE1a
โ Gate (@Gate) October 1, 2025
Gate Europeโs CEO, Giovanni Cunti, stated that the license will enhance the companyโs ability to serve clients professionally under the MiCA framework, thereby accelerating its continental expansion.
MiCA Licenses Reshape the European Crypto Exchange Market
Gate joins a growing list of major global exchanges to secure the MiCA license in 2025. Recent recipients include Coinbase, Kraken, Bitpanda, Bitvavo, eToro, Crypto.com, Bybit, and OKX, with each now able to operate across all EU member states under a single rulebook rather than multiple national schemes.
Coinbase secured its MiCA license in Luxembourg, while Kraken obtained authorization from the Luxembourgish regulator and Bitpanda from Germanyโs BaFin. Bybit and Bitvavo have also acquired licenses from Austria and the Netherlands, respectively.
These licenses enable exchanges to offer services to the EUโs 450 million residents, giving compliant firms a direct advantage as MiCA requirements push non-compliant or high-risk offshore exchanges out of the market.
The MiCA framework has become vital for exchanges aiming to compete in Europe, as it sets common standards for consumer protection, transparency, corporate governance, and capital reserves. As the regulation reached full effect this year, over 50 exchanges have gained approval, while more than 60 new applicants continue to seek compliance status.
๐๐ข๐๐ 6-๐๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ก๐ฌ ๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐: ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ณ๐๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐ซ๐ฌ & ๐๐ซ๐ฒ๐ฉ๐ญ๐จ-๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ญ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐ช๐บ
6 months into MiCAโs application for CASPs โ and 12 months for stablecoins โ hereโsโฆ pic.twitter.com/5mZwOg30qq
โ Patrick Hansen (@paddi_hansen) July 7, 2025
Regulatory authorities across the continent have signaled their intent to enforce MiCA, with fines and enforcement actions increasing against non-compliant platforms. The European model is setting a new benchmark for digital asset market supervision globally, alongside the new regulations emerging in the US.
Disclaimer: Coinspeaker is committed to providing unbiased and transparent reporting. This article aims to deliver accurate and timely information but should not be taken as financial or investment advice. Since market conditions can change rapidly, we encourage you to verify information on your own and consult with a professional before making any decisions based on this content.
Josรฉ Rafael Peรฑa Gholam is a cryptocurrency journalist and editor with 9 years of experience in the industry. He wrote at top outlets like CriptoNoticias, BeInCrypto, and CoinDesk. Specializing in Bitcoin, blockchain, and Web3, he creates news, analysis, and educational content for global audiences in both Spanish and English.
