{"id":5205,"date":"2025-10-24T15:16:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T15:16:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digkrypton.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/24\/swiss-bitcoin-only-app-relai-secures-mica-license-in-france\/"},"modified":"2025-10-24T15:16:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T15:16:18","slug":"swiss-bitcoin-only-app-relai-secures-mica-license-in-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digkrypton.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/24\/swiss-bitcoin-only-app-relai-secures-mica-license-in-france\/","title":{"rendered":"Swiss Bitcoin-Only App Relai Secures MiCA License in France"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bitcoin Magazine<\/a><\/p>\n

Swiss Bitcoin-Only App Relai Secures MiCA License in France<\/a><\/p>\n

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Swiss Bitcoin app Relai has become one of the first Bitcoin-only companies to receive regulatory approval under Europe\u2019s landmark Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Zurich-based firm announced today that it has been granted authorization as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) by France\u2019s Financial Markets Authority (AMF), according to a note shared with Bitcoin Magazine.<\/em><\/p>\n

The approval marks a significant moment not just for Relai, but for the broader Bitcoin ecosystem in Europe<\/a>. The MiCA regulation<\/a>, which came into effect earlier this year, establishes uniform rules for crypto companies across the EU, aiming to increase investor protection and reduce regulatory fragmentation between member states.\u00a0<\/p>\n

While large exchanges like Binance and Coinbase are still navigating the complex licensing process, Relai\u2019s early authorization gives it a head start as one of the first Bitcoin-only<\/em> firms to achieve compliance.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re incredibly proud to be one of the first Bitcoin companies to get the MiCA license and are eager to expand to France first \u2014 and Europe in a second step,\u201d said Julian Liniger, co-founder and CEO of Relai. \u201cThis is a big moment for Bitcoin adoption on the continent.\u201d<\/p>\n

Relai is expanding a bitcoin-only vision across Europe<\/h2>\n

Founded in Zurich in 2020, Relai has grown despite a rough regulatory environment for digital assets. <\/p>\n

The company closed a Series A funding round last year and surpassed 500,000 app downloads, establishing itself as a user-friendly gateway for European retail investors<\/a> seeking exposure to Bitcoin without intermediaries.<\/p>\n

With the MiCA license secured, Relai can now \u201cpassport\u201d its services across the EU \u2014 meaning it can operate in all 27 member states once formal notification procedures are complete.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The company plans to introduce a suite of new features tailored to European users, including Instant SEPA payments, higher trading limits, fixed-price transparency, and enhanced security standards.<\/p>\n

Relai also intends to invest in education and community-building, launching localized learning resources and sponsoring Bitcoin events across Europe.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cOur goal is clear: bringing Bitcoin to as many people as possible \u2014 simple, secure, and regulated,\u201d said Adem Bilican, co-founder and president of Relai EU.<\/p>\n

The company is also strengthening its governance with a newly appointed advisory board, featuring industry veterans Jean Guillaume, Daniel Astraud, and Herve de Kerdrel, who will provide guidance on regulatory compliance and strategic growth.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Relai plans to leverage its MiCA approval to expand across Europe, with marketing campaigns and app updates scheduled for 2026.<\/p>\n

Yesterday, Blockchain.com announced<\/a> it received a MiCA license as well, granted by the Maltese Financial Services Authority (MFSA),<\/p>\n\n

This post Swiss Bitcoin-Only App Relai Secures MiCA License in France<\/a> first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine<\/a> and is written by Micah Zimmerman<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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