Gate.io's Malta Entity Secures EU PSD2 License
Analysis based on 15 articles · First reported Feb 26, 2026 · Last updated Feb 26, 2026
The acquisition of the PSD2 license by Gate.io is a positive development for the cryptocurrency market, as it signifies increased regulatory acceptance and integration of digital assets into traditional financial systems. This move is expected to foster greater trust and adoption of Web3 applications within the European Union.
Gate Technology Ltd, a Malta-based entity of Gate.io, has officially obtained a Payment Institution license under the EU's Second Payment Services Directive (PSD2) from the Malta===Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). This regulatory approval positions Gate.io among a select group of crypto-native companies in Europe to achieve this level of compliance. The license enables Gate.io to expand its payment services across the European Union through passporting rights, reinforcing its long-term strategy to bridge traditional finance and Web3 infrastructure. This milestone builds on Gate.io's earlier MiCA license in Malta and is part of its global compliance strategy spanning multiple jurisdictions. Giovanni Cunti, CEO of Gate Technology Ltd, emphasized that this achievement will deliver compliant payment solutions and ensure regulatory certainty for both institutional and retail clients in the European market.
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