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The approval would allow Ripple to roll out its stablecoin payment infrastructure to European businesses while expanding its broader crypto services across the region.

Ripple, the blockchain company behind the XRP Ledger, is moving closer to full regulatory approval in the European Union through a licensing process in Luxembourg.

The San Francisco-based firm said Tuesday it has secured preliminary approval for a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license from Luxembourg’s Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework.

Once finalized, the license would enable Ripple to offer stablecoin-based payment services across Europe and broaden its crypto product suite, according to the company.

MiCA permits firms authorized in one EU member state to passport their services throughout the bloc, creating a unified regulatory pathway for digital asset providers.

Although the framework was introduced in 2023 as one of the most comprehensive crypto regulations globally, it is now under increased scrutiny. The European Commission has opened a review to assess whether MiCA remains fit for purpose.

Critics have highlighted concerns around its stablecoin provisions, including bans on interest payments and reserve rules requiring issuers to hold up to 60% of backing assets in cash at commercial banks.