ChainCatcher report: According to market sources, Spain’s CaixaBank has received authorization as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) under the EU’s MiCA regulation, becoming the country’s sixth licensed bank eligible to offer customers crypto-asset custody, trading, and transfer services. The six authorized institutions, in order, are BBVA, Openbank (a subsidiary of Santander Group), Cecabank, Renta 4 Banco, Kutxabank, and CaixaBank. BBVA was the first to receive approval in 2025 and officially launched Bitcoin and Ethereum trading and custody services in July of the same year. MiCA authorization serves as a regulatory passport across the EU, allowing licensed entities to operate legally without needing separate approvals in each member state. Spain’s transition period ends on June 30, 2026, after which unlicensed entities will no longer be permitted to provide crypto-asset services.
Spain's CaixaBank Becomes the Sixth Bank to Receive MiCA Authorization for Crypto Services
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CaixaBank has received MiCA (EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation) authorization as a crypto-asset service provider, becoming the sixth bank in Spain to offer custody, trading, and transfer services. BBVA, Openbank, Cecabank, Renta 4 Banco, and Kutxabank were already approved. MiCA authorization serves as a regulatory passport across the EU. Spain’s MiCA compliance period ends in June 2026. Liquidity and crypto markets are expected to benefit from increased institutional participation.
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