Schiphol-Rijk, 6 November 2025 – Crypto platform Coinmerce has obtained the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) licence from the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM). This significant achievement allows Coinmerce, following notification, to offer its services across all 27 EU member states. The crypto platform is thereby strengthening its future position and continuing its work towards fostering an open and secure market in Europe. The first steps Coinmerce is taking under this licence include expanding its marketing activities to countries such as France and Germany.

Structured Frameworks within Europe

MiCAR is a new European regulation that establishes rules for companies offering crypto-asset services, such as trading platforms or providers of digital coins. This creates a secure and level playing field for crypto platforms and users alike. Obtaining this licence signifies that Coinmerce complies with the highest standards of security and transparency. MiCAR obliges companies to be transparent about their operations, handle client funds responsibly, and provide clear information regarding risks.

For Coinmerce users, this means they will be able to:

Exchange crypto-assets for fiat currency or other crypto-assets;

Have their crypto-assets securely held and managed by Coinmerce;

Use Coinmerce to execute crypto-asset transfer services.

Opening the Door to European Expansion

With the acquisition of this licence, Coinmerce is poised for expansion across Europe. The crypto platform‘s initial focus is on Germany and France. The first activities, such as the launch of a marketing campaign, will commence shortly.

"We are extremely proud to have secured the licence," says Jaap de Bruijn, CEO of Coinmerce. "This milestone is a wonderful recognition of the hard work and dedication of our entire team. Thanks to MiCAR, we can further strengthen our position and offer our services safely and transparently throughout Europe. We were already registered in countries like Spain, and now this licence enables us to expand our services to other European countries such as Germany. Our team will continue its hard work to solidify and professionalise our position within the crypto sector."

Security for its users remains a top priority for Coinmerce. "Our platform is built with a strong focus on compliance, ensuring we always meet the highest standards in the sector," says Nikola Péliová, Chief Compliance Officer at Coinmerce. "We therefore support the newly implemented regulation, which offers a structured framework for greater clarity and transparency, allowing rules to be enforced correctly across Europe. In this way, we guarantee our users the highest standards of safety and transparency."

About Coinmerce

Founded by brothers Nick and Luc Smits van Oyen in 2017, Coinmerce was one of the first crypto platforms in the Netherlands, aiming to make the crypto world as accessible as possible for everyone. In 2020, Coinmerce was among the first parties in the Netherlands to obtain a registration from De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) for offering crypto-related services. Over recent years, Coinmerce has grown and expanded significantly. In 2023, Coinmerce successfully acquired the Dutch branch of Binance and the clients of BUX, and in 2024, Coinmerce acquired a majority stake in the crypto platform BLOX, with both companies continuing to operate independently under their own brand names within the same Group.