Ripple gets Luxembourg CASP license under MiCA

Ripple has received preliminary approval for a key European crypto license, a major step in its plan to offer regulated digital asset services across the continent. The company announced on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, that Luxembourg's financial regulator, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), issued a "Green Light Letter" for a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license under the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework.

The preliminary approval remains subject to final regulatory conditions. Once fully granted, the license will allow Ripple to scale its services across all 30 countries of the European Economic Area (EEA). This authorization is designed to work alongside Ripple's existing Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license in the EU, creating a unified regulatory framework for its operations.

According to the company, this combined licensing structure will enable European banks, fintech firms, and corporate clients to access Ripple's cryptoasset and stablecoin payment infrastructure through a single integration. The services include collection, exchange, and payout capabilities designed for regulated financial activity. Ripple...