Blockrise Secures MiCA License, Launches Bitcoin-Backed Loans in Europe

Blockrise has become one of the first cryptocurrency companies to receive a full regulatory license under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). This move unlocks regulated Bitcoin services across all EU member states. The AFM issued the license, allowing Blockrise to offer custody, trading, and Bitcoin asset management throughout Europe. This landmark achievement positions Blockrise to scale its services legally across the bloc without individual licensing processes in each jurisdiction. The company’s CEO Jos Lazet sees this as a stepping stone for broader product development including Bitcoin-backed loans.