Catenaa, Friday, November 07, 2025-Zerohash Europe has secured authorization under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, allowing it to offer regulated crypto and stablecoin infrastructure across the bloc.
The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets granted the license, making Zerohash one of the first companies approved under MiCA’s unified framework.
The firm can now provide embedded crypto and stablecoin services to banks, fintechs, and payment firms throughout the European Economic Area.
Founded in 2017, the Chicago-based firm supports partners including Interactive Brokers, Morgan Stanley, Franklin Templeton, and Stripe.
The new authorization enables one license for operations across 30 countries, streamlining compliance and fostering faster product launches.
The AFM’s process is among Europe’s toughest, requiring governance checks, capital reserves, and anti-money-laundering compliance. Zerohash already holds licenses in the United States, Bermuda, Canada, Australia, and Latin America.
Industry sources say Mastercard is in late-stage talks to acquire Zerohash in a deal valued between $1.5 billion and $2 billion. The acquisition would deepen Mastercard’s exposure to stablecoin payments and blockchain settlement systems.
More than 50 firms, including Coinbase, Kraken, and Circle, have gained MiCA authorization.
The law aims to harmonize digital-asset regulation across the EU, enhance consumer protection, and reduce market fragmentation.
The European Central Bank continues to press for tighter oversight of foreign-backed stablecoins as it advances plans for a digital euro, targeted for launch by 2029.
