28 May Watsonlaw congratulates Acheron with securing one of the first MiCA licenses in the Netherlands and the EU
Amsterdam, Netherlands – Watsonlaw is proud to announce that it has successfully assisted Acheron in obtaining a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license from the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM). This achievement marks a significant milestone—not only is it the 5th MiCA license granted in the Netherlands, but also only the 20th issued across the entire European Union.
MiCA is a groundbreaking regulatory framework by the European Union, designed to govern the issuance and provision of services related to crypto-assets. It brings clarity and legal certainty to crypto businesses and aims to protect consumers while fostering innovation across the financial technology sector.
“We are incredibly proud to have supported Acheron in navigating the MiCA regulatory landscape,” said Willem-Jan Smits, Partner at Watsonlaw. “This license reinforces their commitment to compliance and leadership in the European crypto-assets market.”
This successful application highlights Watsonlaw’s deep expertise in EU crypto regulation, blockchain law, and financial licensing. With a proven track record in MiCA, AMLD5, and PSD2, the firm continues to be a leading advisor for innovative fintechs and crypto-asset platforms seeking to thrive in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment.
Contact:
Willem-Jan Smits
w.smits@watsonlaw.nl
088-4402200
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