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ABN AMRO Secures MiCAR License for European Crypto Services
European banking innovation has reached a significant milestone as ABN AMRO’s German subsidiary, Hauck Aufhäuser Digital Custody, obtained authorization under the European Union’s Crypto Asset Market Regulation. This MiCAR approval represents a pivotal moment for institutional-grade cryptocurrency services across Europe, enabling the subsidiary to offer both custodial and trading solutions within a harmonized regulatory framework spanning the entire EU member states.
Regulatory Breakthrough with MiCAR Certification
The MiCAR authorization grants ABN AMRO legitimate market access to serve institutional clients seeking compliant cryptocurrency custody and trading services. This regulatory milestone underscores the group’s commitment to operating within Europe’s emerging digital asset infrastructure, positioning the bank as a trusted partner for institutions navigating the rapidly evolving crypto landscape.
First Cross-Border Smart Derivatives Settlement on Blockchain
Alongside securing the MiCAR license, ABN AMRO partnered with DZ Bank to execute its inaugural international over-the-counter smart derivatives transaction. The ten-day trading cycle demonstrated end-to-end blockchain automation, with settlement, valuation, and collateral management entirely executed on-chain. What sets this transaction apart is the real-time SEPA payment integration—daily settlements were processed instantly through the Single European Payments Area and automatically confirmed back to the smart contract, eliminating traditional settlement delays and enhancing operational transparency.
This convergence of regulatory approval and blockchain-powered automation signals how financial institutions can leverage MiCAR compliance to deliver faster, more transparent derivative services. The successful execution validates that institutional-grade digital finance doesn’t require compromising speed or efficiency, reshaping how European banks approach cross-border transactions in the digital asset era.