Bitcoin Suisse has secured a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR), issued by the Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority (FMA). The approval, granted to its Liechtenstein-based subsidiary Bitcoin Suisse (Europe) AG, unlocks the European Economic Area passport framework — meaning the firm can now serve clients across all EU member states plus Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein under a single regulatory authorization.
Why the FMA greenlit it
Liechtenstein pre-implemented the MiCAR framework back in February 2025, making the principality an early mover for crypto firms seeking a streamlined path to the EEA. Bitcoin Suisse (Europe) AG, founded in 2018, already operated under Liechtenstein's existing Token and TT Service Provider Act (TVTG). The upgrade to a full MiCAR license replaces that national regime with a pan-European passport.
The timing matters. Since December 30, 2024, MiCAR has been fully applicable across all EU member states. Any CASP holder can cross-border into the entire bloc without separate national licenses. Bitcoin Suisse is among the first Swiss-rooted firms to take that route.
New CEO to lead the European push
Roman Przibylla has been named CEO of Bitcoin Suisse (Europe) AG to steer the expansion. He joined the group in late 2025 as Chief Client Officer after stints at Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, HSBC, Vontobel and Maverix Securities — more than 15 years in distribution roles across traditional finance.
Bitcoin Suisse positions its European arm primarily for high-net-worth individuals, corporate clients and institutional investors. Services include trading, custody and staking. Group CEO and Co-Founder Andrej Majcen called the license a step toward turning the firm into a global wealth management platform.
From Zug to the EEA — and beyond
Bitcoin Suisse was founded in 2013 in Zug, Switzerland's crypto valley. It now holds over CHF 6 billion in crypto assets under custody and employs more than 200 people across Switzerland, Liechtenstein, the UAE and Bermuda. The Liechtenstein license gives it a second regulated hub inside Europe, complementing its Swiss status.
The move is not just about regulatory box-ticking. For a firm that manages assets for wealthy families and institutions, passporting means fewer legal hurdles when onboarding clients in new jurisdictions. It also lets them pool liquidity and compliance resources across markets rather than running separate entities per country.
What happens now
Bitcoin Suisse will begin servicing clients in selected EEA markets immediately. The company hasn't disclosed which countries it will enter first, but the passport allows a phased rollout. The next concrete milestone will be the first client onboarding outside its existing footprint — likely within weeks, given the license is already active.
