Payhound has been approved under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, operating as a licensed Crypto-Asset Service Provider across the European Union.

With 89 companies authorised as CASPs so far, the licence allows Payhound to offer its crypto and stablecoin payment and settlement services across all EU member states under one unified regulatory structure.

For iGaming operators and affiliate programmes, the MiCA licence provides a clearer and more consistent environment for managing crypto and stablecoin payment flows, covering how digital assets are transferred, exchanged and held on behalf of clients. This supports operators that rely on fast, transparent and reliable cross-border settlements.

A continuation of Payhound’s regulatory journey
Before securing its MiCA licence, Payhound operated for several years under Malta’s VFA Category 3 framework. The transition into the MiCA CASP regime builds on that foundation with clearer definitions covering services such as transferring crypto-assets for clients, executing orders, providing custody, and exchanging crypto-assets for both fiat and other crypto-assets. These are central functions for operators handling player deposits, real-time conversions and affiliate commission settlements.

Supporting operators and affiliates across Europe
Payhound works with operators, platforms and affiliate programmes that manage high-volume, multi-market settlement flows. The MiCA licence now gives these businesses a stable framework for handling crypto and stablecoin deposits, instant conversions, affiliate payments and operational settlements across the EU.

Statement from Payhound
“Achieving our MiCA licence reinforces the confidence operators and affiliates place in us,” said Elton Dimech, Managing Director at Payhound. “MiCA creates a clearer environment across Europe and supports the way our clients manage their crypto and stablecoin payments.”