Key Takeaways Bitpay won MiCA approval on July 16, opening regulated payment services across the EU. AFM authorization supports stablecoin and cross-border commerce in 27 EU countries. Bitpay plans further European investment after 15 years in cryptocurrency payments. The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets authorized Bitpay B.V. as a crypto-asset service provider, or CASP, the company announced Thursday. The approval covers regulated cryptocurrency payment services, including payment processing, cross-border transfers, consumer spending, and partner-supported buying, selling, and swapping. One License, Wider EU Reach The authorization allows Bitpay to operate through MiCA’s unified regulatory framework rather than navigating separate national …