Taurus Gains MiFID License in Cyprus

Why this is here: Taurus’s MiFID license will enable it to offer regulated services for tokenized financial instruments across 27 EU member states, streamlining access for banks and asset managers.

Taurus SA, a digital asset platform with clients like Deutsche Bank, received a MiFID II license from the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC). The authorization allows Taurus (Europe) Ltd. to offer regulated investment services for tokenized bonds, equities, and funds across all 27 EU member states. This makes Taurus the first institutional infrastructure provider—not an exchange—with MiFID approval in the European Union.

The license arrives ahead of the July 2026 deadline for the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. After that date, unlicensed digital asset firms must stop operating within the EU. Taurus chose a MiFID framework instead of pursuing a basic crypto license, enabling it to support the complete lifecycle of tokenized securities.

The company views this as a step toward greater European independence from U.S. financial infrastructure. Taurus already has a securities firm license from FINMA in Switzerland, establishing a regulated presence in both Switzerland and the EU. The platform continues to build infrastructure for institutions entering digital capital markets.