Finst secures MiCA License from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM)

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Finst secures MiCA License

A Milestone in our mission to create a level playing field for all crypto investors in Europe.

Amsterdam, (24/07/2025) – Finst, one of the leading crypto service providers in the Netherlands is proud to announce it has secured a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM).

The MiCA license enables Finst to offer regulated crypto services across all European member states under a passporting regime, providing retail and institutional investors with access to a secure, transparent, and fully compliant platform.

“This license is more than a regulatory achievement - it’s a validation of our core mission: to provide every investor, regardless of experience or background, access to safer, more transparent, and more affordable crypto investing. Securing this license reflects our commitment to aligning innovation with strong regulatory standards and promoting responsible crypto investing across Europe.” —Julien Vallet, CEO & Co-Founder of Finst

Delivering fair, secure, and transparent crypto access for all Europeans

Since its launch in 2023, Finst has stood out by removing the entry barriers to the crypto market and increasing transparency across the industry. With the MiCA license secured, the company is now ideally positioned to bring its unique approach to 450M European investors:

  • Ultra-low fees: Invest in 340+ cryptocurrencies with ultra-low fees, best execution, and no hidden costs.

  • Top-tier security: Protecting clients’ assets with institutional-grade security infrastructure, asset segregation, and audited Proof of Reserves.

  • Smarter investing: Easy diversification with Crypto Bundles that let users invest in a basket of crypto assets in one click.

  • Flexible staking: Earn some of the highest staking rewards in Europe with full flexibility – no lockups or complicated terms.

“Our vision has always been clear: to give investors access to the best crypto products, at the lowest cost, with maximum safety and transparency. The MiCA license enables us to extend that promise across Europe under a single, trusted regulatory framework.” —Julien Vallet

Setting the standard for the future of crypto investing

MiCAR introduces a landmark framework for crypto regulation in the EU, focused on investor protection, market integrity, and regulatory clarity. Finst’s early adoption of MiCAR within the Netherlands reflects its leadership in aligning innovation with compliance and sets the stage for meaningful growth across both retail and institutional segments.

“We see MiCAR as a turning point for Europe’s crypto market. It brings the clarity and trust needed for mass adoption, and we’re proud to be among the frontrunners helping to shape that future.” —Julien Vallet

About Finst

Finst is one of the leading cryptocurrency providers in The Netherlands and offers a best-in-class investment platform together with institutional-grade security standards and ultra-low trading fees. Finst is led by the ex-core team of DEGIRO and is authorized as a crypto-asset service provider by the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM). Finst offers a full suite of crypto services including trading, custody, fiat on/off ramp, and staking for both retail and institutional investors.

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