Chiliz’s Socios Europe Services Secures MiCA License, Enabling Crypto Asset Services
Chiliz’s Socios Europe Services secures MiCA license for crypto asset services
Key Takeaways
- Socios Europe Services Limited has become the first sports‑focused platform approved under the MiCA framework across all 27 EU states.
- Chiliz released a MiCA‑compliant white paper for its CHZ token and is now putting fan tokens on the path toward ESMA registration.
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Chiliz’s Socios Europe Services secures MiCA license for crypto asset services, marking a historic achievement as the first sports‑centric platform to receive approval from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) under the Markets in Crypto‑Assets Regulation. This milestone unlocks regulated token trading for fans across all EU member states.
The authorization cements Chiliz’s position as a pioneer in regulated Web3 solutions for sports and entertainment. Alex Dreyfus, founder and CEO of the Chiliz Group, emphasized that owning a MiCA license demonstrates the company’s commitment to transparency, security, and compliance for both fans and clubs.
“Achieving this milestone validates our long‑term vision of a compliant, sustainable blockchain ecosystem that empowers fans and organizations throughout Europe and beyond,” Dreyfus said in a recent statement.
For the over 400 million European supporters of Socios.com, the license means safe access to purchase and trade fan tokens. The license covers custody, administration, crypto‑to‑fund exchanges, and asset placement and transfer services on behalf of users.
Chiliz clarified that fan engagement features—polls, loyalty programs, and dApp interactions—are intentionally outside MiCA’s scope, ensuring clarity between regulated and non‑regulated aspects of the platform.
In a further compliance push, Chiliz has drafted a MiCA‑ready white paper for its flagship CHZ token. The company is now initiating the registration of individual fan token white papers with the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) via MFSA, reinforcing its regulatory focus.
“These regulatory milestones lay the groundwork for the next era of SportFi, enabling the tokenisation of real‑world sports assets and broader access to on‑chain opportunities for our community,” Dreyfus added. “We’re at a pivotal moment as we expand our ecosystem and strengthen trust with partners and supporters.”
Socios.com’s operations will migrate to Socios Europe Services Limited on 1 October 2025, introducing updated complaint‑handling procedures and a new Legal Hub on the website to support users with the latest legal documentation.
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