This is a major step for Ripple, opening up the entire European Economic Area. We break down what it means for the crypto market.
Ripple has received full authorization as a crypto-asset service provider from Luxembourg’s CSSF regulator. The license allows the company to offer regulated crypto payment solutions across all 30 countries of the European Economic Area.
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The approval is the final step in a process that began in June with a preliminary Green Light Letter. Ripple now fully complies with the EU’s MiCA framework, which took full effect on July 1, 2026. Ripple UK and Europe Managing Director Cassie Craddock said the company is entering the “post-transition MiCA era” as a fully compliant market participant.
On the news, XRP▲$1.13 barely moved, gaining just a little more than 1%. At the time of publication, the altcoin trades at $1.14.
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What the CASP License Gives Ripple and How It Works With EMI
The new CASP authorization complements Ripple’s existing European EMI license, obtained in February 2026. Together, they allow the company to offer a full suite of services: payments, custody, liquidity management, and treasury solutions. The infrastructure is built around the RLUSD stablecoin and XRP.
Ripple says it now joins a select group of crypto firms with full MiCA authorization. The company’s global regulatory portfolio now exceeds 75 licenses worldwide.
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Context: MiCA Transition Period Ends, Binance Still Unlicensed
The timing is directly tied to the end of MiCA’s transition period. Since July 1, companies without a license must stop serving European clients. According to ESMA, fewer than 40 crypto providers are currently listed in the regulator’s register, including Standard Chartered, FalconX, and Sygnum Europe. Among major crypto platforms, OKX, Gemini, BitGo, Bitstamp, and Coinbase have CASP authorization.
Binance, the largest exchange, failed to secure a license in time. In late June, it withdrew its Greek application and is now suspending services in several EU countries. Without a license, Binance cannot offer its services in the European market.
On June 29, Bybit also warned of phased restrictions on its global platform for EEA residents, limiting operations to its locally regulated Bybit EU platform.
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