CoinShares, a major European digital asset investment firm, has achieved a significant regulatory milestone. Its French branch, CoinShares Asset Management, has received authorisation under the new Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. This makes CoinShares the first regulated asset management firm in continental Europe to hold this licence. This achievement strengthens the company’s position as a trusted and compliant provider of digital asset services across the European Union. Full Regulatory Coverage Across Traditional and Digital Assets The MiCA framework, signed into law in 2023 , is a key part of Europe’s plan to create clear rules for crypto services across the EU. By gaining this approval, CoinShares can now offer portfolio management and advisory services for crypto-assets across member states in a legally compliant manner. CoinShares now holds all three major financial licences in Europe. This makes it one of the most fully regulated asset managers on the continent. With its Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFM) license, the company can manage alternative investment funds and participate in activities related to UCITS funds. The investment firm holds a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) license, enabling it to offer investment advice and manage portfolios in traditional finance. The latest licence, MiCA, gives CoinShares the legal right to provide services for crypto-assets across Europe. Setting a New Standard for Crypto Compliance With this recent approval, CoinShares can offer its services across many EU countries, including France, Germany, Ireland, Lithuania, and the Netherlands. This wide access is known as “passporting.” It enables the firm to reach investors across the region without requiring separate licenses in each country. CoinShares is now well-positioned to grow in both traditional finance and the rapidly evolving world of crypto. Furthermore, CoinShares’ achievement comes as more crypto firms across Europe seek regulatory approval under MiCA. According to Patrick Hansen, Circle’s Policy Head, 59 MiCA authorisations have already been granted. These include 39 for Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASPs) and 14 for stablecoin issuers. Now, CoinShares is well-positioned to become a trusted counterparty for institutional investors seeking crypto exposure that meets stringent compliance requirements. This move strengthens the legitimacy of crypto assets as part of professional investment strategies. CoinShares Plans to Expand to U.S. Markets CoinShares is also working to extend its influence beyond Europe. In June, the firm filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a Solana (SOL) exchange-traded fund (ETF). If approved, this ETF will be listed on Nasdaq and will give investors direct access to Solana’s native token, SOL. The filing also includes a plan to stake a portion of the SOL holdings, allowing the fund to earn staking rewards while also tracking SOL’s market price. As of July 2025, the SEC is still reviewing the proposal. The post CoinShares Bags European Access With Rare MiCA Approval appeared first on TheCoinrise.com .
