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Coinbase Chooses Ireland as Its EU Hub Amid Regulatory Changes

Bolarinwa Mathew by Bolarinwa Mathew
October 19, 2023
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Coinbase Chooses Ireland as Its EU Hub Amid Regulatory Changes
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Coinbase has selected Ireland as its primary operational and regulatory hub within the European Union. The decision follows Coinbase’s application for a license under the EU’s new Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, set to be implemented by December 2024, submitted to the Central Bank of Ireland. This strategic move marks a significant development for the company’s European expansion.

Coinbase has maintained a presence in Dublin since 2018, employing approximately 100 people in Ireland. Once the license under MiCA is approved, Coinbase will possess a universal “MiCA license” in Ireland, granting the exchange the privilege to “passport” its services into various EU countries, including Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, and others. This simplifies the process of launching new products in these markets without the need to obtain individual licenses in each country.

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MiCA is the EU’s comprehensive regulatory framework for crypto companies, aimed at introducing investor protections for transactions involving digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. One of its key features is allowing crypto companies to use a single license in one EU member state to operate across all 27 EU countries, creating a more streamlined regulatory environment.

Under the MiCA regulation, crypto firms, particularly exchanges, are required to maintain clear segregation between client funds and their own assets. Coinbase’s decision to choose Ireland as its hub for this regulatory environment reflects its confidence in the country’s regulatory sophistication and experience in financial services. It’s also a testament to Ireland’s recognition of the importance of a globally integrated business model and innovative technologies.

Coinbase already holds various licenses and registrations in European countries, including an electronic money institution license and virtual asset service provider registration in Ireland, a cryptocurrency license in Germany, and national registrations in other EU member states such as Italy, the Netherlands, and Spain.

Coinbase’s expansion into the European Union comes at a pivotal time for the cryptocurrency industry. The sector has faced challenges due to declining trading volumes, slowed fundraising, increased regulatory scrutiny, and economic uncertainty. Coinbase aims to capitalize on the growth potential in the European Union, a region with a total population of 450 million, even as it navigates regulatory pressures, including an ongoing legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

The company’s Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, remains optimistic about the prospect of clearer crypto regulation in the United States. He pointed out that judges in U.S. court cases have begun to question the SEC’s interpretation of U.S. securities laws regarding digital tokens. Grewal sees MiCA as a more substantial and serious approach to crypto regulation that prioritizes consumer and investor protection.

Coinbase’s growing presence in Europe is evident in its rising revenues from the region, which contributed up to 20% of the company’s top-line revenue in recent quarters. The company is keen to approach the opportunities and responsibilities presented by this growth in a measured and responsible manner, allowing customer feedback to shape its investments and product focus.

Furthermore, Coinbase plans to strengthen its presence in Germany, positioning the country as its regional “talent hub” to better tailor its products for the local market. Coinbase even has ambitions to launch new products in Europe before introducing them in the United States, leveraging the regulatory clarity provided by MiCA.

As Coinbase continues its European journey, it aims to serve as a “testbed” for innovative and utilitarian functions of cryptocurrencies, such as payments and daily transactions, highlighting the potential for cryptocurrency adoption in everyday life. Coinbase also plans to collaborate with payment providers to facilitate easier access to digital tokens through its platform, providing users with a seamless experience.

The company anticipates an exciting future in the European market, offering a variety of exciting plans for the region in the coming weeks and months. With a rapidly evolving crypto landscape, Coinbase’s strategic moves reflect its commitment to providing a seamless and secure cryptocurrency experience for its global user base.

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