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- The Zurich-based company is one of the first Bitcoin-only apps to obtain the MiCA license from the French regulatory body, the AMF.
- With this license, the exclusive Bitcoin platform becomes one of the first Bitcoin service providers to obtain the license.
- Its award-winning app will feature new enhancements, including Instant SEPA and the highest security standards within the industry.
- Relai aims to increase its marketing efforts across Europe by providing local educational content and organizing events within the EU.
Relai has been a disruptive star in a challenging market within the digital asset space, raising a Series A funding round last year and surpassing 500,000 app downloads. With today’s announcement, the company takes a giant step forward.
As one of the first Bitcoin companies, the Swiss startup successfully obtained authorization as Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) under the EU MiCA Regulationgranted by the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF).
This license allows Relai to take the next step and offer its award-winning app to users across the European Union, subject to completion of the passport notification process. This is a milestone not only for the Swiss Bitcoin startup but also for Bitcoin in Europe.
The company has so far built a loyal and engaging user base in Switzerland and Italy, but its goal is to expose Bitcoin to even more users through its platform. With the MiCA license, Relai will be able to extend its regulated services to EU users, offering a range of features designed to improve accessibility and transparency, such as:
- Instant SEPA – Everyone in the EU can buy Bitcoin in seconds.
- Higher trading limits – Users will have the possibility to buy more BTC for their euros.
- A fixed price – Users will see the exact price when creating their order, ensuring full transparency on costs and conversion rates.
- Educational content – Dedicated content with excellent learning initiatives.
- Events throughout Europe – Relai will organize and sponsor specific events in the EU.
- Best-in-class security – The application will use the latest security technology.
“We are incredibly proud to be one of the first Bitcoin companies to obtain the MiCA license and we are eager to expand to France first and Europe in a second step!”
— Julian Liniger, co-founder and CEO of Relai AG, Switzerland.
Relai will also be guided by an outstanding advisory board, made up of Jean Guillaume, Daniel Astraudand Hervé de Kerdrel. They are all industry veterans and an excellent addition to Relai’s expansion into Europe.
“Relai is one of the first Bitcoin-only companies to receive the MiCA license. This is a big step forward not only for us, but for the entire Bitcoin industry throughout Europe. Our goal is clear: to bring Bitcoin to as many people as possible. Simple, secure and regulated.”
— Adem Bilican, co-founder and president of Relai EU.
MiCA enables the exclusive Bitcoin provider to create new and interesting products, gaining a foothold in a constantly evolving market within the EU. The company’s next step is to plan marketing campaigns and events for 2026, as well as exciting app updates in the coming weeks.
Disclaimer:
Relai is authorized to provide cryptoasset services in Switzerland and throughout the European Union under the MiCA regulatory framework. The company is actively expanding its services to EU member states following the completion of passport notifications.
About Relai
Relai is a Swiss startup founded in 2020 in Zurich by Julian Liniger and Adem Bilican. Their exclusive Bitcoin app is designed to be intuitive and simple, allowing anyone to buy and sell Bitcoin in a matter of minutes. Relai stands out in the crowded cryptocurrency market for its unique approach to self-custody. Unlike other platforms, Relai does not hold user funds; instead, it allows users to control their financial future with an easy-to-use self-custodial wallet.
Relai is a Swiss licensed financial services provider with more than $1 billion in trading volume and has successfully acquired a Regulation of cryptoasset markets (MiCA) license of the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF). In 2024, Relai was named one of the fastest growing startups in Europe and the company won the award The 100 best Swiss startups award for the best fintech in September 2025.
Get more information at relai.app
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