KuCoin Partners With Tomorrowland as MiCA-Era Crypto On-Ramp for European Fans

Published at 2025-12-17 10:00:22

KuCoin is leveraging its newly granted MiCA license to channel crypto payments and rewards into Tomorrowland’s flagship festivals across Europe. The partnership will let fans access on-ramp services for ticket purchases, in-venue spending and tokenized reward programs within a regulated EU environment, aiming to smooth fiat-to-crypto flows and simplify checkout for attendees.

The move matters because MiCA provides clearer rules for crypto firms operating in the bloc, and a licensed exchange facilitating real-world festival commerce could accelerate mainstream adoption. The deal offers a live test case for tokenized loyalty and compliant reward mechanics while aligning with consumer protection and AML expectations under EU law, and may encourage more entertainment brands to team up with licensed crypto providers.

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