TLDR
- Zerohash gains EMI License after securing MiCAR approval in Europe.
- Zerohash becomes first MiCAR firm with full Dutch EMI status.
- EMI License gives Zerohash wider scope for EU stablecoin flows.
- Zerohash strengthens regulated crypto payments push across Europe.
- Dutch EMI License boosts Zerohash’s crypto infrastructure position.
Zerohash Europe secured an EMI License from De Nederlandsche Bank, making it the first MiCAR-licensed crypto firm with full EMI status. The approval gives the company a wider legal base for crypto services and electronic money flows. It also strengthens Zerohash’s position in Europe’s regulated digital asset market.
EMI License Expands Zerohash’s EU Reach
The EMI License allows Zerohash to handle traditional electronic money activity across the European Economic Area. The firm can now support payment flows, stablecoin use cases, and crypto services under stronger regulatory coverage. This creates a clearer route for banks, fintechs, brokerages, and platforms that need compliant infrastructure.
Zerohash received its MiCAR license in October 2025 from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets. MiCAR gives crypto-asset service providers a passport to operate across the EU. However, stablecoin-linked flows still require tighter oversight under electronic money rules.
The European Banking Authority pushed this split through guidance in 2025 and further clarifications in 2026. It argued that some e-money token flows fall under existing electronic money rules. Therefore, the EMI License gives Zerohash extra authority where MiCAR alone may not cover all services.
Stablecoin Rules Shape Zerohash Growth
The EMI License matters because Europe continues to build a stricter framework for stablecoins. Firms that process stablecoin-powered financial flows need clear permission to connect crypto rails with payment systems. Zerohash can now serve this demand with both MiCAR and EMI approval.
The company said the dual setup supports banks, brokerages, payment providers, and enterprise platforms. It can help partners add crypto and stablecoin services without building the full infrastructure internally. This model fits Europe’s growing demand for compliant digital asset tools.
Zerohash has expanded its European presence from Amsterdam in recent months. It also supports Interactive Brokers Europe in the region. Additionally, the EMI License gives the company stronger footing as stablecoin adoption grows across payments, trading, and financial platforms.
Funding and Charter Plans Add Context
Zerohash started in 2017 and now employs about 200 people worldwide. It has offices in New York, Chicago, North Carolina, and Amsterdam. The company also raised $104 million in a Series D-2 round at a $1 billion valuation.
The firm has also applied to the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a national trust bank charter. That move shows its plan to deepen regulated operations beyond Europe. The new EMI License adds momentum to its global compliance strategy.
Reports also link Zerohash to fresh fundraising talks after failed Mastercard acquisition discussions. The company could raise $250 million at a $1.5 billion valuation. Consequently, the EMI License strengthens its market position as crypto infrastructure firms compete for regulated enterprise clients.
