Gate Technology Ltd obtained a MiCA license from Malta’s financial regulator, joining major exchanges like Coinbase and Kraken in offering compliant services.
By José Rafael Peña Gholam
Editor Marco T. Lanz
Updated
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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 Group’s operations under the European Union’s new Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), furthering its push into the region and reinforcing the company’s leadership message that compliance remains central to its global expansion strategy.
Dr. Lin Han, the founder of Gate Group, emphasized that operating with explicit regulatory approval is essential for the firm’s long-term objectives across Europe.
“Compliance and regulations are always at the core of all our activities,” 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's… pic.twitter.com/Zkd3nnlE1a
— Gate (@Gate) October 1, 2025
Gate Europe’s CEO, Giovanni Cunti, stated that the license will enhance the company’s ability to serve clients professionally under the MiCA framework, thereby accelerating its continental expansion.
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 Germany’s BaFin. Bybit and Bitvavo have also acquired licenses from Austria and the Netherlands, respectively.
These licenses enable exchanges to offer services to the EU’s 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.
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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.
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José Rafael Peña 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.