Boerse Stuttgart Digital, part of the Borsa di Stoccarda Group and a European leader in infrastructure for cryptocurrencies and digital assets, is the first crypto service provider in Germany to receive a license valid throughout the European Union under the regulation on markets in crypto-assets (MiCAR).
This license, granted to Boerse Stuttgart Digital Custody GmbH, a subsidiary specializing in the custody of crypto-assets for institutional clients, represents a crucial step in the harmonization of regulatory standards for cryptocurrencies in the EU and consolidates the company’s leadership in offering regulated solutions for banks, brokers, and asset managers.
The MiCAR license for Boerse Stuttgart Digital
The acquisition of the MiCAR license strengthens the position of Boerse Stuttgart Digital as a key player in European regulation. Matthias Voelkel, CEO of the Boerse Stuttgart Group, emphasized the importance of this milestone:
“Obtaining the MiCAR license represents a fundamental milestone for our group. On this basis, we will expand the offering of integrated solutions for financial institutions across Europe, accelerating the international growth of our digital business.”
Oliver Vins, Managing Director and Chief Finance & Regulatory Officer of Boerse Stuttgart Digital, added:
“The license demonstrates our commitment to creating secure, transparent, and regulated cryptocurrency markets. As pioneers of regulation, we can now offer investors and institutional partners across Europe simple and reliable access to digital assets.”
Luciano Serra, Country Manager Italia, highlighted the importance of the license also for the Italian market:
“We are proud to be the first in Germany and among the first in Europe to obtain this license. Our goal is to lead the transformation of the European digital asset market, offering innovative solutions to Italian and European financial institutions.”
MiCAR: harmonization and transparency for the European market
The regolamento MiCAR represents a milestone for the crypto sector, establishing clear regulatory standards for the registration and supervision of service providers related to digital assets. Its guidelines aim to:
- Improve the protection of investors.
- Promote transparency in the cryptocurrency market.
- Create a unified regulatory environment, overcoming the fragmentation of national regulations.
Thanks to MiCAR, crypto service providers like Boerse Stuttgart Digital can now operate throughout the EU with a single license, simplifying access to a single European market.
With the granting of the MiCAR license, Boerse Stuttgart Digital aims to expand its international offering, strengthening collaboration with banks, brokers, and asset managers.
The harmonization of regulations will also encourage greater adoption of cryptocurrencies by financial institutions, increasing trust in the market and promoting technological innovation.
Boerse Stuttgart Digital is preparing to lead this transformation, offering advanced solutions for the trading and custody of digital assets, consolidating its role as a leader in a regulatory landscape in evolution.