Blockchain.com Co-Founder and Vice Chairman Nic Cary praised Malta’s “thoughtful and forward-looking approach to digital asset regulation” as he inaugurated the crypto brokerage’s new offices in the country.

“We didn’t pick Malta by accident,” he said at the official opening of Blockchain.com’s new strategic hub for European operations.

The move follows the company securing its Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) licence from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA).

The licence enables Blockchain.com to passport regulated crypto brokerage services across the European Economic Area under the EU’s first comprehensive digital asset regulatory framework.

“At Blockchain.com, we’ve spent over a decade building a brand of trust and integrity, and we’re bringing that same professional-grade standard to users across Europe. This office represents our commitment to building trusted, compliant infrastructure for the crypto market,” said Mr Cary.

Blockchain.com's Malta office will support a range of functions including regulatory engagement, operational development, and retail client services across the European market. The company will soon launch its institutional business, partnering with some of the region’s leading licensed firms. This expansion supports a growing European client base as they increasingly deploy capital into digital assets.

Blockchain.com operates in more than 70 jurisdictions worldwide. Since 2011, Blockchain.com has processed over $1.2 trillion in crypto transactions, created more than 90 million wallets, and verified over 40 million users.

As a global crypto brokerage, Blockchain.com provides individuals and institutions with secure access to digital assets while maintaining a strong commitment to compliance, transparency and security.