Gate has announced that its Malta-based entity, Gate Technology Ltd, has officially obtained a Payment Institution license under the EU’s Second Payment Services Directive (PSD2) from the Malta Financial Services Authority.
This regulatory approval marks a significant step for Gate’s European expansion and strengthens its long-term strategy of connecting traditional financial systems with Web3 infrastructure across the region. By securing this license, the company joins a small group of crypto-native firms in Europe that have reached this level of compliance within the regulated financial ecosystem.
Strengthening the Bridge Between Traditional Finance and Web3
CEO Giovanni Cunti highlighted the importance of the achievement, noting that the license enables Gate to deliver compliant and scalable payment solutions throughout Europe while building a secure link between legacy finance and emerging Web3 technologies. He also emphasized that the milestone represents meaningful progress toward alignment with the EU’s evolving crypto regulatory landscape, particularly under MiCA.
Beyond its immediate operational impact, the license lays the groundwork for expanding future financial services and provides greater regulatory clarity for both institutional and retail clients navigating Europe’s rapidly developing digital asset market.
Expanding Regulated Operations Across Europe
This development builds on Gate’s earlier success in Malta, where it previously secured authorization under the Markets in Crypto-Assets framework to offer exchange and custody services. Together, these approvals form part of the company’s broader global compliance strategy, which spans multiple jurisdictions including Malta, Cyprus, the Bahamas, Japan, Australia, and Dubai.
Malta continues to serve as a strategic base for Gate’s European operations thanks to its transparent and forward-looking regulatory environment.
With the PSD2 license now in place, Gate can extend its payment services across the European Union through passporting rights. The move reinforces the company’s commitment to regulatory excellence while enhancing its ability to integrate traditional financial mechanisms with Web3 applications, ultimately supporting a more seamless and secure digital financial ecosystem across Europe.
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