SwissBorg Wins MiCA License From France’s AMF, Expands Regulated EU Services

Published at 2026-03-14 02:45:07

SwissBorg announced it has secured a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) authorization from France’s Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), clearing a regulatory hurdle that enables broader, cross-border service provision across the EU. The confirmation on March 13, 2026, represents a significant compliance milestone for the crypto wealth-management and trading platform as MiCA comes into force across member states.

With national approval under MiCA, SwissBorg can more easily offer trading, custody, staking and related products to EU customers under a unified framework. The license bolsters its credibility with retail and institutional users, supports planned product expansion, and may increase utility and confidence in the BORG token. More broadly, the move illustrates how MiCA is reshaping Europe’s crypto landscape by supporting regulated growth and competition among providers.

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