Spanish bank CaixaBank has received authorization to operate with crypto assets under the EU-wide MiCA regulation. The bank is now officially registered as a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP), granting it the right to offer clients a full range of digital currency operations, including custody and trading.
The launch of new services is expected in the coming months. The license covers several key areas: custody of crypto assets, receipt and transfer of digital funds, execution of buy and sell orders, and crypto asset transfers.
All services will be delivered through CaixaBank’s existing digital infrastructure, with strict compliance to European regulatory requirements. MiCA establishes a harmonized framework for crypto operations across the EU, aiming to strengthen investor protection while acknowledging market risks such as volatility and technological vulnerabilities.
CaixaBank already had experience with crypto: since 2024, it has offered clients access to exchange-traded products (ETPs) linked to Bitcoin.
Beyond MiCA, the bank is also engaged in other initiatives, including the development of a euro-pegged stablecoin and collaboration with the European Central Bank (ECB) on the digital euro project. Additionally, through its subsidiary CaixaBank Payments & Consumer, it remains a key provider of payment services in the Iberian market.