Zerohash Gains MiCA Approval as Stablecoin Infrastructure Provider

Zerohash Gains MiCA Approval as Stablecoin Infrastructure Provider

Zerohash Europe secured authorization from the Dutch AFM under the EU MiCA framework, enabling regulated crypto and stablecoin services across the European Economic Area.

Summary

Zerohash Europe has obtained official MiCA authorization from the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), allowing it to operate as a regulated Crypto Asset Service Provider across the European Economic Area. The approval permits Zerohash to offer compliant crypto-asset and stablecoin services to institutions in 30 EEA countries, positioning the firm among the early adopters of the EU’s new regulatory regime.

Terms & Concepts
  • MiCA: Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation, an EU legal framework governing cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and related service providers.
  • Stablecoin: A cryptocurrency pegged to a stable asset, such as the US dollar or euro, to reduce volatility.
  • Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP): An entity authorized under MiCA to offer services related to crypto assets, including issuance, trading, and custody.