Gate Gains Malta PSD2 License and MiCA Approval for EU Expansion
Gate has obtained a Malta PSD2 payment services licence and received approval under the EU's MiCA framework, clearing two key regulatory hurdles for broader European operations. The PSD2 licence authorises Gate to offer regulated payment services and connect to European banking rails, while MiCA recognition classifies it as a compliant crypto-asset service provider under the bloc’s harmonised rules.
Together these approvals give Gate stronger credentials for regulated fiat on/off ramps, custody and trading services across the EEA, and the legal footing to accelerate product rollouts for both retail and institutional clients. Malta often serves as a practical gateway into EU markets and PSD2 allows passporting across member states, so Gate’s move could intensify competition around euro rails — though it also brings ongoing supervisory duties and compliance costs as the firm scales in Europe.