Seven years of European crypto licensing experience — from the first Baltic VASP
registrations to full-scale MiCA CASP authorization across the EU.
2019
2019 — Foundation
Founded in Düsseldorf
Crypto License Europe GmbH was established in Düsseldorf by financial regulation lawyers
with deep roots in the German and Baltic FinTech sectors. The initial focus was
helping German and Scandinavian crypto startups obtain VASP registrations in Estonia
and Lithuania — the most accessible EU jurisdictions at the time.
2020
2020 — Baltic Expansion
Vilnius Office Opens · 18 Licenses
We opened our Vilnius representation to work directly with the FCIS (Financial Crime
Investigation Service) in Lithuania. By year-end we had completed 18 successful VASP
registrations and extended our client base to the UK and the Netherlands.
2021
2021 — Estonia Growth
Tallinn Office · 40+ Total Licenses
After opening our Tallinn office, we became one of the few consultancies continuing
to successfully secure Estonian FIU licenses after the country tightened its requirements.
Staff grew to 8 specialists; cumulative licenses reached 40+.
2022
2022 — MiCA Preparation
VASP→CASP Advisory Launched
With MiCA (Regulation (EU) 2023/1114) in active development, we launched our
dedicated MiCA compliance consultancy. Early clients began VASP-to-CASP transformation
planning — two years ahead of the regulation's entry into force.
2023
2023 — MiCA Adopted
Major Expansion · 85+ Licenses
After MiCA was officially adopted in June 2023, demand for our services surged
significantly. We expanded coverage to Poland (KNF), Czech Republic, Slovakia,
Bulgaria, Malta (MFSA), and Germany (BaFin). The team grew to 12 specialists and
total licenses exceeded 85.
2024
2024 — MiCA In Force
DORA, Stablecoins, 120+ Licenses
December 2024 marked MiCA's full application across all EU crypto-asset companies.
We positioned ourselves as a leading CASP authorization consultancy in the region,
adding DORA compliance, stablecoin licensing (EMT/ART), and EU passporting services.
Cumulative projects surpassed 120.
2025
2025 — VASP→CASP Wave
Transition Services & Ready-Made Companies
With EU member states setting VASP→CASP transition deadlines between mid-2025 and
July 2026, we handled dozens of transition projects. We also launched our ready-made
company division — providing clients with pre-licensed entities for immediate deployment.
2026
2026 — Present
140+ Licenses · 35+ Jurisdictions · 3 Offices
Today, Crypto License Europe serves clients across 35+ European jurisdictions from
three offices. We are one of the most specialised MiCA/CASP licensing consultancies
in Europe, with 14 experts covering all major EU regulators and a 96% application
approval rate.
