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Coinbase Secures EU-Wide Crypto Services Approval Under MiCA

Coinbase has obtained regulatory approval to operate in the EU under the Markets in Crypto Assets framework, with Luxembourg granting the license. This move allows Coinbase to offer crypto services across all 27 EU member states, aligning with MiCA regulations. The company's decision to choose Luxembourg was influenced by the country's blockchain-friendly approach.

Coinbase has obtained regulatory approval to operate in the EU under the Markets in Crypto Assets framework, with Luxembourg granting the license. This move allows Coinbase to offer crypto services across all 27 EU member states, aligning with MiCA regulations. The company's decision to choose Luxembourg was influenced by the country's blockchain-friendly approach.

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