Crypto.com just made another bold move. On May 21, 2025, the mobile-first crypto exchange secured a MiFID license. The approval came after it acquired A.N. Allnew Investments Ltd, a Cyprus-based firm.
The green light was provided by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission. Now, Crypto.com is able to provide financial derivatives throughout the European Economic Area.
This license unlocks large opportunities. Crypto.com can now launch securities, derivatives, CFDs, and much more. Allnew already possesses the license. Crypto.com now enjoys the benefit. It brings an extra layer to their increasing number of worldwide approvals.
Crypto expands European reach
This comes after another significant milestone in January. In those times, Crypto.com obtained a MiCA license. It helped it “passport” its services throughout the EEA. The new MiFID approval broadens that reach. It solidifies their presence in a closely regulated region.
CEO Kris Marszalek didn’t mince words. “This further strengthens our position,” he said. “We now have among the best-regulated and most comprehensive suite of financial products in Europe.” Brand expansion in the region has already been driven forward by his team. The latest development brings still greater firepower.
Crypto.com isn’t letting up. It has been buying firms at a breakneck pace. Fintek Securities in Australia. Charterprime in the UK. Orion Principals. Even U.S.-based Watchdog Capital. Each new purchase expands its reach. Each new purchase strengthens its grasp.
Crypto’s regulatory edge grows
Regulation is now at center stage for Crypto.com’s roadmap. That is no coincidence. It needs trust. It needs to reach. And it needs them in a hurry. It has all been demonstrated and proven through the MiFID license. It is no longer about tokens. This is about providing traditional finance instruments with a digital touch.
The firm now finds itself in a unique position. It holds both the MiCA and MiFID licenses. That gives it an edge over many competitors in the race for crypto-financial sophistication. Very few players can claim that level of regulatory sophistication.
Everyone is watching. Regulators, too. Users, as well. Crypto.com now holds the keys for opening an expanded, regulated European future. With the right timing and the right touch, the platform could frame the direction in which Europe moves toward cryptocurrency finance in the years to come.
