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Relai Achieves MiCA License in France

In a significant breakthrough for the cryptocurrency sector, Relai, a Bitcoin app based in Zurich, has proudly announced that it is one of the first pure Bitcoin applications to receive the MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) license from the French financial authority AMF (Autorité des Marchés Financiers). This establishes Relai as a leading participant in the rapidly evolving landscape of digital assets in Europe.

This achievement follows a successful Series A funding round last year and boasts an impressive milestone of over 500,000 downloads of the app, showcasing its robust user base and appeal.

The MiCA license allows Relai to expand its platform across the European Union (EU), pending the completion of the mandatory passporting process. This is not only a significant accomplishment for Relai but also a transformative moment for Bitcoin's growth across Europe. With a loyal community already established in Switzerland and Italy, Relai is set to make Bitcoin accessible to even more users through its enhanced services that prioritize transparency and accessibility.

With the new MiCA license, Relai plans to offer innovative features that include:

• - Instant SEPA Transfers: Enabling users across the EU to purchase Bitcoin in a matter of seconds.
• - Increased Trading Limits: Allowing users to acquire greater amounts of BTC for their Euros.
• - Fixed Pricing: Ensuring that users can view the exact cost at the moment of order creation, enhancing transactional transparency regarding fees and exchange rates.
• - Educational Resources: Providing tailored content aimed at improving knowledge around Bitcoin and crypto assets.
• - EU-Wide Events: Hosting and sponsoring various events throughout Europe to foster community engagement.
• - Top-Tier Security: Implementing the latest security technologies to protect users’ transactions and data.

Julian Liniger, co-founder, and CEO of Relai, expressed pride in being one of the first Bitcoin companies to achieve the MiCA license, emphasizing the goal of expanding into France first, followed by broader EU market integration. He stated, “Our aim is clear: to make Bitcoin accessible to as many people as possible—simple, secure, and regulated.”

In addition, Relai benefits from the insights of esteemed advisors like Jean Guillaume, Daniel Astraud, and Herve de Kerdrel—all seasoned professionals in the industry whose expertise can greatly assist with its European expansion.

Adem Bilican, co-founder and President of Relai EU, noted, “This milestone is not just a win for us but signifies substantial progress for the entire Bitcoin sector across Europe. We are committed to making Bitcoin as easy and safe as possible for everyone.”

The MiCA regulation opens immense opportunities for the development of innovative products and securing a foothold in an ever-evolving market. Looking ahead, Relai is gearing up for marketing campaigns and various events set for 2026, along with exciting updates for its application in the works.

Relai, founded in 2020 by Julian Liniger and Adem Bilican in Zurich, has carved out a niche as a unique financial service provider focusing exclusively on Bitcoin. Its app is designed to facilitate the buying and selling of Bitcoin seamlessly, catering to both seasoned investors and newcomers.

Unlike other platforms, Relai does not hold user funds, encouraging a self-custody strategy that allows users to take control of their own financial future. As a licensed financial entity in Switzerland, Relai boasts a trading volume exceeding $1 billion and has recently been recognized among Europe’s fastest-growing startups while also winning accolades for being the best fintech in Switzerland based on the Top 100 Swiss Startup ranking in September 2025.

For more information about Relai and its services, visit relai.app. To view photos of the Relai founders and their logos, click here for the photos and here for the logos.