Bridge Secures MiCA and EMI Licenses in Luxembourg for EU-Wide Crypto Expansion
Bridge, the stablecoin infrastructure company acquired by Stripe in 2025, has secured both a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Crypto-Asset Service Provider authorization and an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from Luxembourg’s financial regulator. The dual approvals, announced July 3, 2026, enable Bridge to offer regulated crypto and payment services across all 27 European Union member states under the bloc’s unified MiCA framework.
What the New Licenses Enable for European Businesses
The combination of MiCA and EMI authorizations allows Bridge to offer services that previously required separate compliance systems. Companies using Bridge’s platform can now create virtual International Bank Account Numbers (IBANs) assigned directly to customers and provide euro accounts that operate seamlessly across all EU countries through a single integration.
Also read: Crypto India: Maharashtra Brings Digital Assets Under Depositor Protection Law
Businesses can also issue their own euro-backed stablecoins without building separate reserve management or compliance infrastructure. Mai Leduc Blount, Head of Product at Bridge, said in a statement that businesses can now combine euro-backed stablecoins with named IBANs and euro payouts across every EU member state through one integration. This approach reduces operational complexity while supporting regulated digital payment products.
Financial institutions may use stablecoin-based settlement methods as an alternative to traditional interbank payment networks. Enterprises can also transfer funds between subsidiaries more efficiently using custom stablecoins built on Bridge’s infrastructure.
Also read: Paribu Integrates Polymarket, Bringing Prediction Markets to Türkiye for the First Time
Licenses Arrive as Europe Completes MiCA Implementation
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. Several crypto platforms have already modified their European operations to comply with the new rules.
Unlike businesses holding only crypto authorizations, Bridge can combine regulated payment services with digital asset infrastructure under one provider. The EMI license complements the MiCA authorization by allowing payment-related services alongside crypto operations, giving customers access to both euro payment accounts and stablecoin functionality through a single regulated entity.
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 company now enters the next phase of expansion with authorization to serve customers across the entire European Union through one regulatory structure, positioning it among firms growing under Europe’s harmonized digital asset regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MiCA framework?
MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) is the European Union’s comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets, establishing uniform rules for crypto service providers across all member states.
What services can Bridge now offer with these licenses?
Bridge can offer euro-backed stablecoins, virtual IBANs, euro accounts for all EU countries, and cross-border payment tools, all under one regulated platform.
How does the EMI license complement the MiCA authorization?
The EMI license allows Bridge to provide regulated electronic money and payment services, while the MiCA authorization covers crypto-asset services, enabling a combined compliant offering.
Why are these licenses significant for Bridge?
They allow Bridge to expand regulated services across all 27 EU states under a single regulatory framework, strengthening its position in the European digital asset market following its acquisition by Stripe in 2025.
