Ripple secures MiCA CASP license to expand across 30 EU countries

Ripple received preliminary approval for a Crypto Asset Service Provider license from Luxembourg's CSSF, moving the payments firm closer to full compliance under the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets framework.

"This preliminary approval is a significant step in our European regulatory journey," Cassie Craddock, managing director for the UK and Europe at Ripple, said. "MiCA has contributed to increased institutional adoption of digital assets across the region."

The Green Light Letter from the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier remains subject to final conditions. Once granted, the CASP authorization will combine with Ripple's existing Electronic Money Institution license to create a unified regulatory framework for cryptoasset and stablecoin payment services across all 30 European Economic Area countries.

The license positions Ripple to serve growing institutional demand for regulated digital asset infrastructure in Europe, where its payments platform has processed over $100 billion in transaction volume across more than 60 markets. The company holds more than 75 regulatory licenses worldwide, including an EMI license and cryptoasset registration from the UK Financial Conduct Authority granted in January 2026.

European banks, fintech companies, and corporate clients will gain access to Ripple's payment infrastructure — including collection, exchange, and payout capabilities — through a single integration under the combined CASP and EMI framework. Matthew Osborne, Ripple's UK and Europe head of policy, said the company appreciated the CSSF's approach and described Luxembourg as a leading financial services center with clear digital asset regulation.

The European progress contrasts with a looming regulatory deadline in the US. California's Digital Financial Assets Law takes effect July 1, requiring any entity engaging in digital financial asset business with state residents to hold a license or have a completed application on file. Ripple engaged the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation earlier this year, submitting formal comments on proposed regulations, but public records through March 2026 do not list any Ripple entity among DFAL applicants, according to XRP analyst WrathofKahneman. Without a completed application or approved license, RLUSD — Ripple's US dollar-pegged stablecoin — cannot be legally issued, redeemed, or custodied for California residents after that date.

The contrasting timelines highlight the fragmented nature of crypto oversight globally. MiCA provides a unified framework across 30 European nations, while the US operates through state-by-state licensing regimes. California's DFAL adds another layer to the more than 40 money transmitter licenses Ripple already holds across the country, in addition to its New York limited purpose trust company charter from the Department of Financial Services, which directly regulates RLUSD.

XRP traded at $1.13 as of June 22, down 1.1 percent over 24 hours, according to CoinGecko data.

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