Blockrise secures a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation license, positioning itself as a regulated bitcoin-only platform across the European Union.
Dutch Bitcoin Asset Manager Blockrise Obtains MiCAR License for European Expansion
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Rotterdam-based Blockrise, a Dutch bitcoin startup, has been granted a license by the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) under the new European Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR). The license enables Blockrise to provide Bitcoin financial services throughout Europe, marking a significant milestone in the institutionalization of bitcoin. CEO Jos Lazet emphasized the company’s strategic focus on being a Bitcoin-only platform, targeting institutional investors, corporate clients, and high-net-worth individuals.
Concurrent with the license, Blockrise is launching bitcoin-backed business loans starting at €20,000 and preparing a €15 million Series A funding round. The company differentiates itself by ensuring clients retain full ownership of bitcoin collateral and maintaining a strict bitcoin-only approach. “Our clients want transparency, risk management, and security,” Lazet stated, highlighting the company’s commitment to regulated bitcoin financial services.
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• What makes Blockrise unique? Fully regulated, bitcoin-only platform with comprehensive financial services.
• Where is Blockrise headquartered? Rotterdam, Netherlands.
• What regulatory approval did Blockrise obtain? MiCAR license from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets.
• What new services is Blockrise launching? Bitcoin-backed business loans starting at €20,000.
