Zerohash, a provider of infrastructure for cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and tokenized assets, has received a MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation) license from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM).
The authorization makes Zerohash one of the first crypto firms officially approved to operate across the European Economic Area (EEA) under the new regulatory framework.
Expanding Across 30 European Markets
With the new license, Zerohash Europe can now serve banks, fintech companies, and payment platforms in 30 EU countries. The company is listed as a regulated Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) in the AFM’s register.
“Obtaining MiCA authorization is a major step in our mission to make digital assets accessible safely and securely,” said Edward Woodford, founder and CEO of Zerohash.
“Blockchain technology will become an integral part of financial institutions, and this approval allows us to expand securely under a harmonized regime in Europe.”
Roeland Goldberg, board member of Zerohash Europe, added that Europe’s move to formalize crypto regulations creates “real momentum for mass adoption.” He said the new clarity is encouraging banks, fintechs, and payment firms to explore tokenization, stablecoin issuance, and embedded crypto services.
Innovation, Partnerships, And Expansion
The Zerohash Europe platform enables financial institutions to integrate crypto and stablecoin products through a single API-first framework, streamlining transfers, custody, and compliance. Clients’ assets are stored via a separate custodial trust, providing bankruptcy protection — a key MiCA requirement. This license is another step in Zerohash’s global expansion, complementing regulatory approvals in the U.S., Bermuda, Canada, Australia, and Latin America.
The company already supports major partners such as Morgan Stanley, Franklin Templeton, Stripe, Interactive Brokers, Worldpay, Securitize, Shift4, and Public.com.
In September 2025, Zerohash completed a $104 million Series D-2 round led by Interactive Brokers, with investors including Morgan Stanley, SoFi, and Apollo, raising its valuation to $1 billion. Meanwhile, Fortune reported that Mastercard is in advanced talks to acquire Zerohash in a deal valued between $1.5 billion and $2 billion, though negotiations remain ongoing.
The move aligns with Mastercard’s growing push into stablecoins. Earlier this year, the company announced plans for USDC and EURC payment processing in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA) — the first of their kind in the region.
At the same time, Morgan Stanley, a key Zerohash partner, is preparing to launch crypto-asset trading on the E*Trade platform in 2026, leveraging Zerohash’s infrastructure.
