Keyrock, a cryptocurrency investment group based in Brussels, has successfully obtained a MiCA license, paving the way for the expansion of its regulated digital asset services across the European Union. This significant regulatory milestone was achieved through its French subsidiary, Keyrock FR SAS.
In a statement from General Counsel Reza Ghadiri-Zare, the importance of the MiCA framework was highlighted. He noted that it establishes a harmonized regulatory environment essential for the sustainable growth of the digital asset industry, enhancing trust among clients, counterparties, and business partners. “A sustainable digital asset industry relies on the robust and unified regulation MiCA provides,” Ghadiri-Zare explained. He emphasized that acquiring the MiCA license brings regulatory certainty, essential for scaling their services across EU member states.
The attainment of the license is indicative of the increasing demand for compliant infrastructure in an evolving European digital asset market. With institutional interest growing, Keyrock is poised to broaden its offerings in over-the-counter trading, liquidity provision, and digital asset infrastructure across the region.
CEO Kevin de Patoul commented on the achievement, stating that the license not only affirms the firm’s commitment to market integrity but also reflects its forward-looking strategy. “We’ll continue to drive progress in digital assets, but never at the expense of security or transparency. As we grow, we’ll provide clients with the stability and confidence required in a regulated market,” he asserted.
Following a notable Series C funding round led by SC Ventures and supported by Ripple, Keyrock has reached a valuation of $1.1 billion. The capital raised will be directed towards scaling operations, improving service offerings, and exploring acquisition opportunities, all while striving to connect traditional finance with the burgeoning tokenized economy.
