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StoneX Digital Secures CASP Licence Under EU MiCA Regulation

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StoneX Digital, a division of StoneX Group Inc. has been granted a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) licence by the Central Bank of Ireland. This authorisation was issued under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) and represents a significant expansion of the firm’s regulated capabilities within the digital asset sector.

Building on its previous operations as a Virtual Asset Service Provider, StoneX Digital will now offer digital asset execution and custody services across the entire European Union. The division, established in June 2022, focuses on servicing institutional and corporate clients requiring secure market access. This new licence allows StoneX to meet the growing demand from financial institutions for regulated, compliant entities to handle their digital asset requirements.

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