Ripple moved closer to Europe’s regulated payments core after securing preliminary approval for a Luxembourg electronic money license, strengthening its ability to scale compliant, blockchain-powered cross-border payments across the EU’s financial system.
Ripple Advances Toward EU Payments Core After Regulatory License Green Light
A major step toward deeper regulatory integration unfolded in Europe’s financial sector. Ripple announced on Jan. 14 that it has secured preliminary approval of an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from Luxembourg’s Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), positioning the firm closer to the core of the European Union’s regulated payments framework.
Ripple shared on social media platform X:
“This is a pivotal step toward scaling Ripple Payments across the EU, bringing institutional-grade digital asset infrastructure to the region.”
The crypto firm explained in the announcement: “This license represents a significant step in Ripple’s efforts to scale its cross-border payments infrastructure across Europe, and to support institutions there as they move from legacy technology to seamless, real-time, 24/7 payments.”
The Luxembourg decision follows Ripple’s recent receipt of an EMI licence and cryptoasset registration from the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), expanding a regulatory portfolio that now exceeds 75 licenses and registrations worldwide.
Through Ripple Payments, the company operates a licensed, end-to-end platform that manages cross-border settlement, foreign exchange, and liquidity while abstracting blockchain complexity for banks, payment providers, and enterprises. The system has processed more than $95 billion in cumulative volume and reaches over 90% of daily FX markets, reinforcing Ripple’s role as institutional infrastructure rather than a retail-facing service. As regulatory clarity increases across the EU, the approval strengthens Ripple’s ability to support institutions exploring production-scale use of and XRP-linked within compliant operational boundaries.
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Public reactions emphasized momentum and institutional focus. Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty commented on X:
“We’re on a roll with licensing momentum! Ripple has secured preliminary approval for an EMI license from Luxembourg’s CSSF. This is a major milestone that will allow us to scale Ripple Payments across all 27 EU and EEA member states.
“Huge congrats to the team for years of hard work. Ripple is now one of the most licensed companies globally with 75+ approvals and counting,” the Ripple legal chief added.
Issued as a CSSF ‘Green Light Letter,’ the preliminary authorization advances Ripple toward full EMI status and underscores Luxembourg’s role as a gateway for regulated digital finance, supporting Ripple’s expanding European footprint that includes offices in London, Dublin, Luxembourg, Geneva, and Reykjavik.
FAQ ⏰
- What does Ripple’s Luxembourg EMI approval allow? It positions Ripple to scale regulated cross-border payments across the EU and EEA.
- Which regulator granted Ripple preliminary EMI approval? The authorization came from Luxembourg’s Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier.
- How large is Ripple’s global regulatory portfolio? Ripple now holds more than 75 licenses and registrations worldwide.
- What role does Ripple Payments play for institutions? It provides licensed, end-to-end cross-border settlement, FX, and infrastructure.
Author: Kevin Helms
Source: Bitcoin
Reviewed By: Editorial Team
