Gemini Secures MiFID II License from Malta to Offer Derivatives in EEA
Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange, has successfully obtained a MiFID II license from Malta. This approval enables the company to provide derivative trading services across the European Economic Area (EEA). The license is a strategic move aimed at expanding its operational footprint in Europe, particularly within the regulated derivatives market. The Maltese Financial Services Authority granted this license, signifying compliance with European regulations designed to foster investor protection and market integrity. Gemini's CEO, Tyler Winklevoss, expressed confidence that offering derivatives will allow the platform to serve institutional and retail clients more effectively. The exchange plans to leverage this new license to introduce a variety of trading products, enhancing its competitive positioning in a rapidly evolving crypto landscape.
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