Gate Obtains Malta Payment Institution License Under PSD2, Advancing EU Stablecoin Infrastructure

2026-03-20 06:14:26 UTC
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Ltd ("Gate") has officially obtained a Financial Institution license from MFSA under the national framework implementing PSD2, as a Financial Institution, Authorisation ID: GTEC-25926 pursuant to Article 5 of the Financial Institutions Act (Chapter 376 of the Laws of Malta. The license positions Gate as one of the crypto-native firms in Europe to secure this regulatory approval, laying the foundation for compliant stablecoin and payment services across the EU. The license has already been passed across Europe.

Gate Technology Ltd. CEO, Mr Giovanni Cunti noted that the license enables Gate to build a secure bridge between traditional finance and Web3, offering regulatory certainty for both institutional and retail clients. Gate had previously obtained a full MiCA license.

With PSD2 authorization, Gate is now expanding its payment services across the EU via passporting rights. The milestone underscores Gate's commitment to compliance and regulatory transparency, supporting its continued innovation in Europe's digital asset financial infrastructure.


Gate EU Team
March 20, 2026