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Spain Grants Crossmint MiCA License With EU Passporting

The 18‑month, bank‑level vetting positions the B2B stablecoin provider to capture enterprise demand ahead of the transition deadline.

Overview

  • The authorization from Spain’s CNMV allows Crossmint to operate across all 27 EU countries under MiCA passporting rules.
  • The license covers fiat‑to‑crypto exchange, crypto asset custody, and transfers between wallets and blockchains.
  • Regulators subjected Crossmint to extensive AML/CFT, governance, risk, and operational reviews comparable to bank licensing.
  • Crossmint reports rising interest from firms seeking licensed partners as the EU grandfathering period is expected to end around July, with non‑authorized providers expected to wind down under ESMA guidance.
  • Focused on enterprise infrastructure rather than retail trading, Crossmint targets remittances, payroll, fintech platforms, and marketplaces, and expects an ESMA public register listing following routine steps.