NEW: 🇲🇹 We’ve chosen Malta as our hub for the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. This decision underscores our dedication to enhancing regulatory compliance and European growth. Malta’s proactive approach to fostering innovation among fintech and digital asset companies presents an ideal environment for Gemini to drive our European operations. This follows several senior hires in Europe, leading our ambitious European growth plans. This includes Mark Jennings, Head of Europe, @slutzkin Head of UK, and @claudiobedino Head of Consumer Growth in Europe. With the establishment of our Malta office, we plan to recruit a talented local team to help support the expansion. 39% of non-crypto owners stated that a lack of regulatory clarity was a barrier for entry, suggesting that the rollout of comprehensive regulation like MiCA may boost crypto demand in the region. Read more → https://www.gemini.com/blog/gemini-selects-malta-as-mica-hub-in-european-expansion-milestone