CoinGate granted MiCA license in Lithuania
Vilnius, Lithuania, December 17th, 2025, Chainwire
CoinGate, a Lithuania-based crypto-asset and stablecoin management platform and payment processing solution for businesses, has received regulatory approval from the Bank of Lithuania for both a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license and a payment institution license, becoming the first homegrown Lithuanian company to obtain a full MiCA license. Find the official announcement here.
The MiCA license authorizes CoinGate to provide regulated crypto services across the entire European Economic Area (EEA) under a single, unified regulatory framework.
With the MiCA license in place, CoinGate can operate across EU member states without the need for additional national authorizations. The license was officially issued on December 16, 2025.
CoinGate CEO Vilius Semėnas emphasizes that the licenses represent more than a formal authorization to operate: “We have been operating for more than 10 years, which is why the MiCA license represents a strategic foundation for our next phase of growth. Our goal is to continue building and improving reliable financial infrastructure, designed to appeal to a broader range of customers, and based on blockchain, cryptocurrency, and electronic money token solutions. We chose to pursue the license in Lithuania first and foremost because it is our home. We have strong confidence in Lithuania’s regulatory framework and in the demanding yet professional supervision of the Bank of Lithuania.”
MiCA regulation was adopted by the European Union in May 2023 and came into force on December 30, 2024. It establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for crypto-asset service providers across the EU, with the goal of increasing consumer protection, transparency, and market integrity.
Under MiCA, crypto-asset service providers are required to meet strict capital requirements, maintain clear governance structures, implement robust risk management systems, and comply with anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) regulations. Providers must also ensure the safeguarding of customer funds and transparent disclosure practices.
For businesses using cryptocurrencies for international payments, working with licensed providers introduces greater legal certainty, higher security standards, and reduced regulatory risk. At the same time, industry participants note that stricter regulation increases operational costs and raises barriers to entry for new market players, contributing to a more mature and transparent market environment.
CoinGate has been operating since 2014 and, over more than a decade, has consistently expanded its technological solutions and the quality of services offered to businesses working with cryptocurrencies. Following the receipt of the MiCA license, the company plans to continue actively investing in platform development by expanding the range of services available to businesses, strengthening its compliance capabilities, and pursuing expansion beyond the European Union.
About CoinGate
Founded in 2014, CoinGate is a cryptocurrency payment processor that enables businesses to accept and manage payments in crypto assets across multiple blockchain networks. The company also provides crypto payouts and cross-asset FX tools for efficient business disbursements. CoinGate is based in Lithuania and serves merchants worldwide.
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