Bridge Wins EU-Wide MiCA and EMI Licenses for Crypto Expansion

• Bridge gains MiCA and EMI approvals to operate regulated services across all 27 EU states.
• New licenses enable euro-backed stablecoins, virtual IBANs, and cross-border payment tools.
• Dual approvals strengthen Bridge’s European expansion under the EU’s unified MiCA framework.

Bridge has secured dual regulatory approvals in Luxembourg, allowing the stablecoin infrastructure company to expand regulated services across all 27 European Union member states. The new authorizations strengthen Bridge’s position in Europe’s digital asset market while enabling businesses to access compliant stablecoin and payment solutions under the EU’s unified regulatory framework.

Bridge Expands Regulated Stablecoin Services Across Europe

Bridge has obtained both a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Crypto-Asset Service Provider authorization and an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license in Luxembourg. Together, these approvals allow the company to offer regulated crypto and payment services throughout every European Union member state.

The licenses were granted under the European Union’s MiCA framework, which establishes common rules for digital asset businesses across the bloc. Consequently, Bridge can now expand its stablecoin infrastructure while operating under consistent regulatory standards.

The company stated that the approvals support services built around strong capital requirements, custody protections, and operational safeguards. These standards aim to improve confidence among businesses seeking regulated digital payment infrastructure.

Bridge already enables companies to convert funds between stablecoins and euros through its platform. However, the new licenses significantly broaden the range of services available to European businesses and developers.

Companies using Bridge can now create virtual International Bank Account Numbers (IBANs) assigned directly to customers. They can also provide euro accounts that operate seamlessly across all 27 European Union countries through a single integration.

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In addition, businesses can issue their own euro-backed stablecoins without building separate compliance systems or reserve management infrastructure. This approach reduces operational complexity while supporting regulated digital payment products.

Bridge said enterprises may also use custom stablecoins to transfer funds between subsidiaries more efficiently. Meanwhile, financial institutions can explore stablecoin-based settlement methods instead of relying solely on traditional interbank payment networks.

Mai Leduc Blount, Head of Product at Bridge, said businesses can combine euro-backed stablecoins with named IBANs and euro payouts across every European Union member state through one integration.

Licenses Arrive as Europe Strengthens Crypto Regulation

Bridge’s regulatory approvals come shortly after the European Union completed the final phase of MiCA implementation. The framework now requires regulated crypto platforms to support only compliant digital asset services across the region.

The updated rules have encouraged companies to secure regulatory approval while prompting others to adjust their European operations. Several crypto platforms have already modified services to comply with the new framework.

Bridge’s dual licensing places the company among firms expanding under Europe’s harmonized digital asset regulations. Unlike businesses holding only crypto authorizations, Bridge can combine regulated payment services with digital asset infrastructure.

The EMI license complements the MiCA authorization by allowing payment-related services alongside crypto operations. 

As a result, customers can access both euro payment accounts and stablecoin functionality through one regulated provider.

The company believes this combination will simplify cross-border financial services for fintech firms, enterprises, and banks operating throughout the European Union. Businesses can also introduce loyalty programs, rewards systems, and payment applications using euro-backed stablecoins built on Bridge’s infrastructure.

Bridge was acquired by Stripe in 2025, strengthening its global expansion strategy for stablecoin-powered payments. Earlier this year, the company also expanded its collaboration with Visa to increase stablecoin-linked payment card availability across multiple international markets.

The latest European approvals represent another milestone as regulated stablecoin adoption continues growing under clearer legal frameworks. 

Bridge now enters the next phase of expansion with authorization to serve customers across the entire European Union through one regulatory structure.