Perpetual Markets Secures MiCA Nod in Cyprus, Expanding Crypto Trading Venue
Event summary
- Perpetual Markets MTF received MiCA authorization from CySEC on August 13, 2026.
- Approval enables regulated crypto-asset trading, custody, and execution services in the EU.
- Expands Perpetuals' existing MiFID II-regulated platform into digital assets.
- Positions Perpetuals as a white-label provider for EU crypto services.
The big picture
Perpetual Markets' MiCA authorization comes as some firms scale back European crypto ambitions, highlighting the company's regulatory expertise as a competitive edge. The approval allows Perpetuals to leverage its existing infrastructure for both traditional and digital assets, potentially capturing market share in an increasingly regulated EU crypto landscape.
What we're watching
- Regulatory Arbitrage
- How Perpetuals' MiCA compliance will affect its competitive positioning against unregulated or less compliant platforms.
- White-Label Demand
- Whether brokers and institutions will adopt Perpetuals' infrastructure for EU crypto services.
- Crypto Market Dynamics
- The pace at which regulated crypto trading volumes grow under MiCA's framework.
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