- Crypto.com now holds both MiCA and MiFID licenses, enabling regulated crypto and traditional financial services across the EEA
- Through its acquisition of Allnew Investments Ltd., it can now offer securities, CFDs, and derivatives to eligible users
- This move signals a strategic shift toward becoming a fully regulated financial powerhouse, competing directly with traditional brokers
We saw it coming back in January 2025 with the MiCA license. But this time, Crypto.com didn’t just step closer to regulation—they kicked the door wide open.
With the acquisition of Cyprus-based Allnew Investments Ltd., Crypto.com has officially secured a MiFID license, marking a huge leap into traditional finance within the European Economic Area (EEA).
And this isn’t just about crypto anymore.
Now, they’re licensed to offer regulated financial services including securities, derivatives, and contracts for difference (CFDs)—services that until recently were reserved for legacy players in suits and ties. Wild, right?
From Crypto Platform to Regulated Financial Powerhouse
If you’ve been in this space long enough, you know that regulation is no longer the enemy—it’s the next unlock. And Crypto.com seems to be speedrunning that unlock.
They already had the MiCA license, which was a big win in itself. That one gave them the green light to operate across the EEA offering crypto services. Now, with the MiFID license in hand, they can expand into stocks and more complex investment products.
Imagine logging into your Crypto.com app and having access not just to SHIB or BTC, but to CFDs on Apple, Tesla, or S&P 500 futures. That’s where this is headed.
Why This Actually Matters
Let’s zoom out for a second. Regulation might sound boring on paper, but in practice, it’s a massive moat. It means less competition, more trust, and higher entry barriers for others.
What Crypto.com is building is not just a “crypto exchange”—they’re shaping into a fully regulated financial services platform that blends TradFi and DeFi. That puts them in direct competition with platforms like Revolut, eToro, or even legacy brokers like IG or Saxo.
And they’re not stopping here.
In case you missed it, this MiFID move follows a growing list of regulatory conquests, including:
- Fintek Securities Pty Ltd.
- Charterprime Ltd.
- Orion Principals Limited
- Watchdog Capital, LLC (registered with the U.S. SEC)
Crypto.com isn’t just playing the game—they’re playing chess while others are stuck in checkers.
The Bigger Picture
What’s really happening here is the merging of two financial worlds. On one side, we have crypto—fast, borderless, and still misunderstood by many. On the other, traditional finance—slow, heavily regulated, but deeply trusted by institutions.
Crypto.com seems to be saying: why choose one, when we can do both?
And with MiFID now in their arsenal, they’re not just saying it—they’re doing it.
So what’s next? Honestly, if I had to guess, expect deeper institutional integrations, maybe even structured products backed by on-chain assets. The line between crypto investor and traditional investor is about to blur even further.
Final Thoughts
As someone who’s watched this space morph from ICO chaos to ETF maturity, this feels like a defining moment. We’ve moved from “Wen Lambo?” to “Wen license?”—and that’s a good thing.
Crypto.com securing the MiFID license might not pump your favorite meme coin overnight, but it builds the rails for what this industry could look like in five years.
Less noise. More structure. And a lot more capital flowing in once the doors are wide open.
