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Bybit (BYBIT) Expands EU Services with Austrian EMI Licence
Bybit Payments GmbH has secured an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence from Austria's Financial Market Authority (FMA), enabling it to provide regulated e-money and payment services through Bybit.eu. This expands Bybit's European offerings and builds on its existing Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) authorisation obtained in May 2025. The EMI licence positions Bybit Payments GmbH to introduce various payment capabilities, including person-to-person payments and merchant payment solutions. This development is significant as it enhances Bybit's ability to connect crypto-assets with everyday financial services, which may attract more users to the platform and benefit future growth.
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Zerohash (ZHD) Obtains Dutch EMI Licence for Stablecoin Payments
Zerohash Europe has received an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). This approval enables the company to enhance its stablecoin payment services across the European Economic Area (EEA). Zerohash is the first firm licensed under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) to secure this EMI license. The new license is expected to bolster Zerohash’s regulatory standing and facilitate digital asset flows for banks and fintechs operating in Europe.
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