[BitPay Obtains Dutch MiCA Crypto Asset Service Provider License, to Expand Stablecoin Payments] Odaily Planet Daily News – Crypto payment company BitPay announced that it has received approval from the Dutch Financial Markets Authority, obtaining a crypto asset service provider license, allowing it to operate under the crypto asset market regulatory framework within EU member states. BitPay stated that this license will support the company in expanding crypto payment and stablecoin payment services in Europe. According to relevant requirements, starting from July 1, all entities providing crypto-related services must be subject to regulation. Jonathan Arler, Head of BitPay Europe, stated that Europe is one of the most important regions for the future development of payments. Previously, Ripple had announced that it obtained a crypto asset service provider license issued by Luxembourg's financial regulator.