Crypto.com gets MiFID license to expand derivatives trading in Europe
Crypto.com received MiFID approval
Crypto.com has achieved a major regulatory milestone in its European expansion strategy.
The Singapore-based exchange announced on May 21 that it has secured a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) license, enabling it to offer regulated crypto financial derivatives across the European Economic Area (EEA).
The license follows Crypto.com’s earlier Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) approval and expands its operational scope in a region that has become central to crypto growth through structured regulatory frameworks.
Key takeaways
- Crypto.com received MiFID approval, allowing it to offer crypto derivatives in the EEA.
- The license was enabled by the acquisition of Cyprus-based A.N. Allnew Investments.
- The move signals rising institutional demand and regulatory convergence in the crypto space.
MiFID License Secures European Derivatives Expansion
The MiFID license, issued under the supervision of Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), enables Crypto.com to launch regulated crypto investment products—notably derivatives—across the EEA. The approval was facilitated through the acquisition of A.N. Allnew Investments, a licensed Cyprus trading services firm.
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This development places Crypto.com among the growing group of crypto firms, including Kraken and Coinbase, that are acquiring licensed entities to fast-track regulated derivatives offerings in Europe.
MiCA outlines distinct obligations that exchanges are independently required to meet.
Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation - MICA Timeline. Source: ESMA
A growing race among crypto giants
The move comes amid a wave of strategic acquisitions in the space. Crypto.com has already acquired Fintek Securities, Charterprime, Orion Principals, and Watchdog Capital, among others. Meanwhile, rivals such as Coinbase recently acquired Deribit, and Kraken completed its acquisition of NinjaTrader, signaling a collective industry pivot toward regulated derivatives.
Derivatives remain one of the fastest-growing segments in crypto trading, often contributing to higher volumes and increased institutional participation.
With the MiFID license now secured, Crypto.com is poised to broaden its influence across Europe. As the exchange integrates its derivatives offerings into a regulated framework, the platform’s presence in traditional finance is expected to deepen—mirroring a broader convergence between the crypto and institutional finance sectors.
We've also reported previously Crypto.com and Canary Capital to launch first U.S. investment trust for CRO.
