{"id":15898,"date":"2026-08-07T18:59:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T18:59:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptonewsdesk.com\/?p=15898"},"modified":"2026-08-07T18:59:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T18:59:23","slug":"stripe-owned-bridge-joins-eu-mica-register-as-42nd-authorized-stablecoin-issuer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptonewsdesk.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/07\/stripe-owned-bridge-joins-eu-mica-register-as-42nd-authorized-stablecoin-issuer\/","title":{"rendered":"Stripe-Owned Bridge Joins EU MiCA Register as 42nd Authorized Stablecoin Issuer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bridge, the stablecoin infrastructure company owned by Stripe, has joined the European Union\u2019s Markets in Crypto-Assets register as an authorized electronic money token issuer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Luxembourg-based company\u2019s addition brings the total number of authorized electronic money token issuers under MiCA to 42, according to the latest register update from the European Securities and Markets Authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The approval strengthens Bridge\u2019s ability to provide regulated stablecoin and euro payment services across all 27 EU member states and marks another step in Stripe\u2019s broader push into blockchain-based payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bridge Joins the EU MiCA Register<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bridge Building, the Luxembourg-based entity behind Bridge, has officially been added to ESMA\u2019s MiCA register as an authorized electronic money token issuer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Electronic money tokens, or EMTs, are crypto-assets designed to maintain their value by referencing a single official currency, such as the euro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bridge\u2019s registration brings the total number of authorized EMT issuers in the European Union to 42.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The development follows regulatory approvals the company announced in July after receiving authorization from Luxembourg\u2019s Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bridge secured both a MiCA crypto-asset service provider authorization and an Electronic Money Institution licence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Together, the approvals give the company a broader regulatory foundation for providing stablecoin and payment infrastructure throughout the European Union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bridge Can Operate Across All 27 EU Countries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of MiCA\u2019s main advantages for regulated crypto businesses is the ability to operate across the EU under a single authorization framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of seeking separate licences in every country, qualifying companies can use their authorization to provide covered services across all 27 member states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Bridge, this means businesses using its infrastructure can potentially access regulated stablecoin issuance, euro payments and account services throughout the bloc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The structure may be particularly attractive to fintech companies that previously had to manage different regulatory requirements in multiple European markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bridge Expands Euro-Backed Stablecoin Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bridge said its regulatory approvals would allow businesses to create customized euro-backed stablecoins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Companies could use these tokens for payments, settlement or internal treasury operations while remaining within the European Union\u2019s regulatory framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bridge also plans to support named virtual IBANs and euro-denominated accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A virtual IBAN allows customers or businesses to receive and identify payments through individualized account details while funds are managed through a broader banking or payment infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Combining stablecoins with traditional euro banking tools could allow companies to move between blockchain-based and conventional financial systems more easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Businesses Can Use Stablecoins for Cross-Border Payments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bridge is positioning its technology as an alternative to some traditional cross-border payment processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Businesses operating across several countries often rely on correspondent banks and international settlement networks when transferring money between subsidiaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These systems can involve multiple intermediaries, longer processing times and additional costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bridge says stablecoin infrastructure could allow companies to move funds between entities more directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fintech companies could also integrate cross-border euro accounts through a single connection rather than developing separate payment infrastructure for each country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The practical benefits will depend on adoption, liquidity and integration with existing financial institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MiCA Creates a Single Crypto Regulatory Framework<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation introduced a common set of rules for cryptocurrency businesses operating across the European Union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The framework covers areas including stablecoins, crypto exchanges, custodians and other digital asset service providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MiCA is intended to improve consumer protection and establish clearer requirements for companies that issue or manage crypto-assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For stablecoin issuers, the regulation introduces requirements around reserves, governance, disclosures and regulatory authorization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The framework has also changed which stablecoins European trading platforms can support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">European Exchanges Have Reduced USDT Access<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following the implementation of MiCA requirements, several large crypto exchanges changed their stablecoin offerings for European customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coinbase, Kraken and Crypto.com removed or restricted trading in Tether\u2019s USDT for affected European users after Tether chose not to seek MiCA authorization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Binance also introduced changes to certain services involving stablecoins that did not comply with the new framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These adjustments have created opportunities for regulated euro-denominated stablecoins and authorized issuers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bridge\u2019s entry into the MiCA register places it among companies positioned to provide compliant alternatives as European stablecoin rules become more established.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ESMA Adds Three New German Crypto Service Providers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bridge was not the only company added in ESMA\u2019s latest register update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three German financial institutions were also listed as authorized crypto-asset service providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Volksbank Die Gestalterbank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VBU Volksbank im Unterland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VR-Bank Erding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their inclusion increased the number of authorized CASPs across the European Union from 321 to 324.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crypto-asset service providers can include companies offering custody, trading, exchange or other regulated crypto-related services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The addition of traditional banking institutions also highlights growing interest in digital asset services among established European financial companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No New Asset-Referenced Token Issuers Added<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ESMA\u2019s update did not include any new approvals for asset-referenced token issuers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Asset-referenced tokens are designed to maintain their value by referencing multiple assets, commodities, currencies or other financial instruments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That category is regulated differently from electronic money tokens, which generally reference a single official currency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The absence of new ART registrations means the relevant section of ESMA\u2019s register remains without approved issuers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ESMA also made no changes to its list of companies identified as non-compliant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MiCA Registrations Continue to Increase<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">European regulators have been updating the MiCA register more frequently as companies complete authorization processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The number of approved crypto service providers and stablecoin issuers is expected to continue changing as the industry adjusts to the full regulatory framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For businesses, authorization can provide greater legal certainty and make it easier to form partnerships with banks and institutional clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, licences also introduce stricter compliance obligations, including customer verification, anti-money laundering controls and reporting requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Companies must continue meeting these standards after authorization rather than treating registration as a one-time process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stripe Acquired Bridge for Around $1.1 Billion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bridge became part of Stripe through an acquisition valued at approximately $1.1 billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The purchase represented one of Stripe\u2019s most significant investments in cryptocurrency infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bridge provides technology that allows companies to issue, hold and move stablecoins while connecting them with existing banking and payment systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since the acquisition, Stripe has continued integrating Bridge into its broader global payments business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The strategy suggests Stripe sees stablecoins as an important part of the future of cross-border payments rather than a separate experimental product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stripe Pushes Further Into Stablecoin Payments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stripe has increasingly used Bridge\u2019s infrastructure to support blockchain-based payment services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stablecoins may offer advantages for businesses that need to send money internationally because transactions can potentially settle faster than traditional cross-border bank transfers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Companies can also use programmable payment infrastructure to automate settlement, payouts and treasury operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stripe\u2019s existing merchant and developer network gives it a large potential distribution channel for these services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bridge\u2019s European regulatory approvals could make it easier for Stripe to offer compliant stablecoin products to businesses operating across the EU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visa Partnership Extends Stablecoin Card Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bridge has also been expanding through its partnership with Visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In March, Visa announced plans to work with the Stripe-owned company on stablecoin-backed card programs in more than 100 countries by the end of 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The programs are intended to allow businesses to connect stablecoin balances with traditional card payment infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This could make it possible for users to hold value in digital assets while spending through Visa-compatible payment networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Such products aim to make stablecoins more practical for everyday financial activity without requiring merchants to directly accept blockchain-based payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stablecoin Cards Expand Into Global Markets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stripe has been developing the banking and regulatory relationships necessary to support its stablecoin card strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Former Stripe head of stablecoin partnerships Connor Fitzgerald said the team helped build relationships with sponsor banks, payment networks and regulators before expanding internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Fitzgerald, the initiative grew to more than 100 markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He also said the program introduced a stablecoin settlement flow in the United States and increased annualized payment volume from zero to tens of millions of dollars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These figures illustrate how quickly stablecoin infrastructure is becoming integrated into traditional card and payment systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bridge Supports Business Stablecoin Infrastructure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bridge\u2019s role extends beyond consumer payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its platform is designed to help fintech companies, developers and enterprises integrate digital dollar or euro payment systems without building their own blockchain infrastructure from scratch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Potential use cases include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cross-border business payments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stablecoin issuance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Treasury management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Merchant settlement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International payroll<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Euro accounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Virtual IBANs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stablecoin-backed cards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For companies, using a regulated infrastructure provider may reduce some of the compliance and technical complexity involved in creating these services independently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stablecoins Become Central to Stripe\u2019s Strategy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stripe\u2019s continued investment in Bridge indicates that stablecoins have become an important part of the company\u2019s long-term payments strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traditional cross-border payments can be expensive and slow because transfers may move through several financial institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stablecoins can potentially settle directly on blockchain networks at any time of day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, widespread adoption still depends on regulatory certainty, bank integration, liquidity and reliable conversion between stablecoins and traditional currencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bridge\u2019s MiCA authorization addresses one of those challenges by giving Stripe a regulated foundation for European operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stripe Also Remains Active in Traditional Payments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stripe continues to expand outside digital assets as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A separate report said Stripe and private equity firm Advent International submitted a proposal worth approximately $53 billion to acquire PayPal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The reported proposal valued PayPal at $60.50 per share and would reportedly give Stripe and Advent equal ownership if completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PayPal\u2019s board was said to be reviewing factors including valuation, financing certainty, regulatory issues and execution risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The discussions do not guarantee that a transaction will happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Potential PayPal Deal Could Combine Stablecoin Platforms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If Stripe were eventually to acquire PayPal, the combination could bring together two major digital payments businesses with growing cryptocurrency operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PayPal already offers cryptocurrency-related payment products and operates the PYUSD stablecoin issued by Paxos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stripe, through Bridge, is developing stablecoin issuance, settlement and card infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Combining those operations could create a large global platform connecting traditional payments with blockchain-based financial services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, any transaction of that scale would likely face extensive regulatory and antitrust review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regulation Could Become a Competitive Advantage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As stablecoin adoption grows, regulatory authorization may become increasingly important for payment companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Businesses are more likely to use stablecoin infrastructure when they understand who regulates the provider, how customer funds are handled and what legal protections apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bridge\u2019s authorization in Luxembourg gives it access to the EU\u2019s passporting system while placing its European operations under the MiCA framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This could help Stripe compete with crypto-native stablecoin companies and traditional financial institutions developing similar products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Europe Becomes a Key Stablecoin Market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MiCA has made Europe one of the largest markets with a comprehensive regulatory framework specifically covering crypto-assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rules may reduce uncertainty for institutional investors and payment companies that were previously cautious about digital assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the same time, stricter authorization requirements may reduce the number of stablecoins and service providers available to European customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Companies that successfully obtain licences could benefit as users move toward regulated alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bridge\u2019s addition as the 42nd authorized EMT issuer shows that the market is continuing to develop quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bridge\u2019s Registration Strengthens Stripe\u2019s European Position<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bridge\u2019s entry into the EU MiCA register marks another important step in Stripe\u2019s expansion into regulated stablecoin infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its Luxembourg approvals allow the company to support stablecoin issuance, euro accounts and payment services throughout all 27 European Union countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The addition also comes as the number of authorized crypto service providers under MiCA continues to grow, with the latest German registrations bringing the CASP total to 324.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Stripe, the approval provides a stronger regulatory foundation for combining Bridge\u2019s blockchain infrastructure with its existing global payments network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As stablecoins become more widely used for payments and settlement, Europe could become one of the most important testing grounds for whether regulated blockchain infrastructure can compete with traditional financial systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bridge, the stablecoin infrastructure company owned by Stripe, has joined the European Union\u2019s Markets in Crypto-Assets register as an authorized electronic money token issuer. 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