MALTA — June 29, 2026
Executive Summary
FalconX has received authorization under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), expanding its ability to provide regulated institutional digital asset services across the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA). The authorization strengthens the firm’s regulated offering for trading, custody, prime brokerage, and liquidity solutions, supporting its continued expansion within Europe’s evolving institutional digital asset market.
Announcement Overview
FalconX announced that FalconX Limited has secured MiCA authorization from the Malta Financial Services Authority, enabling the company to expand regulated institutional services throughout the EU and EEA under a unified regulatory framework. The authorization supports the firm’s institutional trading, custody, liquidity and prime brokerage capabilities while complementing its broader European growth strategy. FalconX stated that the milestone further reinforces its commitment to delivering institutional-grade digital asset infrastructure within regulated financial markets.
Key Announcement Details
- Announcement Type: Regulatory authorization (MiCA)
- Company: FalconX Limited
- Authorization Granted By: Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)
- Regulatory Framework: European Union Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA)
- Announcement Date: June 29, 2026
- Geographic Coverage: European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA)
- Primary Purpose: Expand regulated institutional digital asset services across Europe
- Institutional Services Covered: Digital asset trading, custody, prime brokerage, and liquidity solutions
- Target Customers: Institutional investors, asset managers, hedge funds, banks, family offices, and digital asset firms
- Regulatory Benefit: Enables services under a unified EU regulatory framework
- Global Institutional Client Base: More than 2,000 institutional clients
- Cumulative Trading Volume: More than USD $2.5 trillion since inception
- Institutional Financing Originated: More than USD $8 billion since inception
- Existing Regulatory Milestone: FalconX Bravo, Inc. is the first CFTC-registered swap dealer focused on digital asset derivatives
- Related Strategic Development: Complements FalconX’s recently announced acquisition of 21shares
- Strategic Focus: Expand regulated institutional infrastructure connecting traditional finance and digital assets
- Global Office Locations: Silicon Valley, New York, London, Hong Kong, Bengaluru, Singapore, and Valletta
MiCA Authorization Expands European Regulatory Coverage
FalconX announced that FalconX Limited has been authorized under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA).
According to the company, the authorization enhances its ability to deliver regulated digital asset services to institutional clients throughout the European Economic Area using the regulatory framework established under MiCA.
The authorization is intended to strengthen the firm’s European operating framework while supporting clients seeking regulated access to institutional digital asset infrastructure.
The authorization supports:
- Institutional digital asset trading
- Custody services
- Prime brokerage solutions
- Liquidity access across digital asset markets
- Regulated services throughout the EU and EEA
Expansion of Institutional Digital Asset Services
FalconX stated that the new authorization broadens regulated access to its institutional platform across European markets.
The company indicated that its infrastructure is designed to support institutions requiring integrated digital asset services within established regulatory frameworks.
According to the announcement, institutional clients across Europe will benefit from access to services delivered through a unified regulatory approach.
Core service capabilities include:
- Global institutional trading
- Digital asset custody
- Prime brokerage services
- Liquidity solutions
- Institutional market access
Company Commentary
Maruska Buttigieg Gili, Chief Compliance Officer (Europe) at FalconX, said:
“Institutional markets run on trust, transparency, and well-defined rules.”
Discussing the significance of the authorization, she added:
“MiCA represents an important step forward for the industry.”
Regarding FalconX’s European business, she further stated:
“This authorization strengthens our ability to deliver regulated trading, custody, and liquidity solutions to clients across Europe.”
According to the company, the authorization aligns with increasing institutional demand for regulated digital asset infrastructure as digital assets continue to become more integrated into broader financial markets.
Institutional Client Base and Market Activity
FalconX outlined the scale of its institutional business and operational activity since its establishment.
According to the company:
- More than 2,000 institutional clients are served globally.
- Clients include:
- Asset managers
- Hedge funds
- Banks
- Family offices
- Digital asset companies
- The company has facilitated more than USD $2.5 trillion in trading volume.
- FalconX has originated more than USD $8 billion in institutional financing since inception.
These operational metrics reflect the firm’s continued focus on institutional participants within global digital asset markets.
Regulatory Footprint Continues to Expand
FalconX stated that the MiCA authorization complements its broader regulatory strategy.
The company highlighted that its regulatory footprint includes FalconX Bravo, Inc., which it describes as the first CFTC-registered swap dealer focused on digital asset derivatives.
According to FalconX, maintaining regulated operations across multiple jurisdictions forms part of its long-term institutional market strategy.
European Growth Strategy
The company stated that the MiCA authorization also complements its recently announced acquisition of 21shares.
According to FalconX, both developments strengthen its ability to support institutional clients and strategic partners operating throughout Europe’s digital asset ecosystem.
The company indicated that these milestones contribute to its broader objective of connecting traditional financial markets with digital assets through institutional infrastructure delivered within regulated market environments.
Institutional Infrastructure Strategy
FalconX stated that its long-term strategy centers on providing institutional-grade infrastructure for professional market participants.
According to the announcement, the company aims to support institutions through regulated technology and financial services designed specifically for digital asset markets.
Its institutional offering currently includes:
- Prime brokerage
- Trading services
- Custody capabilities
- Liquidity solutions
- Institutional financing
- Regulated market access
The company stated that the MiCA authorization further strengthens this integrated platform for institutional clients operating across Europe.
Global Operations
FalconX continues to expand its international operating footprint.
According to the company, it maintains offices in:
- Silicon Valley
- New York
- London
- Hong Kong
- Bengaluru
- Singapore
- Valletta
The company stated that these locations support its institutional client base across multiple international markets.
About FalconX
FalconX is a digital asset prime brokerage serving institutional investors through trading, liquidity, financing and custody solutions. The company provides institutional access to global digital asset markets while supporting clients through dedicated account, operational and trading services available around the clock. FalconX states that its affiliate, FalconX Bravo, Inc., became the first CFTC-registered swap dealer focused on cryptocurrency derivatives. The company is backed by investors including Accel, Adams Street Partners, Altimeter Capital, American Express Ventures, B Capital, GIC, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Sapphire Ventures, Thoma Bravo, Tiger Global Management, and Wellington Management.
Corporate Information
According to FalconX, “FalconX” serves as a marketing name for FalconX Limited and its affiliated entities.
The company noted:
- Product and service availability varies by jurisdiction.
- Availability depends on the capabilities of the relevant FalconX legal entity.
- Additional entity and product information is available through the company’s public disclosures or relationship contacts.
Media Contact
For additional information, visit falconx.io.
Source Attribution
Source: Company announcement
