Blockrise Wins Dutch MiCA License to Offer Bitcoin-Backed Business Loans

Published at 2025-11-26 13:15:08

Blockrise has secured a MiCA license from Dutch authorities, authorizing regulated custody and trading of Bitcoin and allowing the company to design BTC-backed lending products for European firms. The license lets Blockrise hold client Bitcoin onshore and operate trading services under the new EU framework, establishing a compliant foundation for business-focused crypto credit.

This milestone matters because it expands options for companies seeking liquidity without selling crypto holdings, and it signals growing investor confidence in regulated crypto lending. By basing operations in the Netherlands, Blockrise gains a clear regulatory foothold to scale across the EU, though execution will hinge on robust risk controls, capital management and navigating cross-border rules as it rolls out products.

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