Malta, 29th August 2025:— We are pleased to announce that Socios Europe Services Limited (SES), part of the Chiliz Group, has received Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) Pre-Authorisation from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), confirming our eligibility to be authorised as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider under the EU’s MiCA Regulation.
This pre-authorisation is a landmark achievement in our journey towards becoming a fully MiCA-authorised entity and underscores our unwavering commitment to compliance, transparency, and consumer protection. The granting of the full license is now subject to completing the final pre-authorisation requirements, which we expect to satisfy very soon.
Upon receiving our full MiCA authorisation, we intend to passport our regulated crypto services across EEA member states from our hub in Malta. In addition, the operations of the Socios.com platform (currently provided by Socios Services Baltics UAB) will be shifted to Socios Europe Services Limited, which will provide all crypto asset services in accordance with its MiCA authorisation.
Our forthcoming MiCA licence will cover custody and administration of crypto-assets on behalf of clients; exchange of crypto-assets for funds; placing of crypto-assets; and transfer services for crypto-assets on behalf of clients. These regulated services will be clearly distinguished from our non-MiCA offerings, such as fan engagement polls, loyalty programmes, and third-party dApp access, which fall outside the MiCA framework.
The Chiliz Group also has a longstanding track record of regulatory compliance, having secured authorisations and registrations across multiple jurisdictions. Most recently, Socios Europe Services Limited was authorised by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) under the Virtual Financial Assets Act, building upon its earlier registrations in markets such as Spain, Italy, and Lithuania. This proactive approach demonstrates our commitment to working within regulatory frameworks and ensures we are well-positioned for a seamless transition into MiCA.
“This preauthorisation is excellent news for our community and users,” said Alex Dreyfus, CEO and Founder of Chiliz. “MiCA brings the regulatory clarity and consumer protections that will accelerate mainstream adoption across Europe. Our community deserves the highest standards of security and transparency.”
Further information, including details of the licence scope and client protections, will be published once full authorisation has been received.
