Zerohash MiCA license cements its role as a top stablecoin infrastructure provider in Europe amid $2B Mastercard acquisition rumors.
Author: Akshat Thakur
November 3, 2025 – Zerohash has obtained a MiCA license from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), becoming one of the first EU-approved stablecoin infrastructure firms. The Zerohash MiCA license grants permission to operate across all 30 European Economic Area (EEA) nations, enabling partnerships with banks, fintechs, and major payment providers.
The Zerohash MiCA license grants the firm Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) status, authorizing it to offer regulated stablecoin, custody, and tokenization services. Zerohash, founded in 2017, supports major clients including Morgan Stanley, Franklin Templeton, and Stripe.
This approval allows these institutions to access compliant stablecoin infrastructure for payments, tokenized assets, and cross-border settlements streamlining Web3 finance for Europe’s institutional market.
According to Fortune, Mastercard is in advanced talks to acquire Zerohash in a deal valued between $1.5 billion and $2 billion. The acquisition would follow Mastercard’s earlier expansion into stablecoin settlements using USDC and EURC.
If finalized, the partnership could combine Mastercard’s global payments reach with Zerohash’s regulated infrastructure—creating one of the most significant stablecoin integrations in Europe.
MiCA establishes unified EU standards for crypto asset issuers and service providers. With its license, Zerohash is now positioned to power the next generation of regulated tokenized assets, acting as a compliance layer for financial institutions entering the blockchain space.
This development also signals growing regulatory clarity in the sector, supporting sustainable and transparent stablecoin innovation across the EEA.
Zerohash’s regulatory win could inspire similar frameworks worldwide, particularly in Asia and Latin America, where MiCA-style rules are being considered. Analysts suggest the Zerohash MiCA license enhances its acquisition appeal, not only for Mastercard but for other global payment firms seeking trusted onchain infrastructure.
If the rumored deal materializes, it would mark one of the largest acquisitions in crypto infrastructure history and position Zerohash as a cornerstone of regulated stablecoin adoption.
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