Ripple obtains EMI "green light" in Luxembourg as it targets full MiCA and CASP licenses across EU and UK

On January 9, 2026, Ripple secured approval for an EMI license and Cryptoasset Registration from the UK's FCA, enabling expansion of its regulated payments platform in the country. The firm has also received preliminary EMI authorization in Luxembourg via a "Green Light Letter" from the CSSF, positioning it to passport digital asset and stablecoin payment services across the EU once fully licensed.