Plasma obtained a VASP license by acquiring an Italian company and opened a new office to expand its stablecoin payment business in the EU

ChainCatcher news, according to market news, blockchain company Plasma, focused on stablecoin networks, announced a significant business expansion in Europe to provide regulated payment services.

The company stated on Thursday that it has acquired an entity with a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license in Italy, allowing it to legally process cryptocurrency transactions and custody assets in the region. As part of its EU expansion plan, the company will open a new office in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer and Anti-Money Laundering Reporting Officer. Plasma did not disclose the name of the acquired entity, and its spokesperson did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The company also plans to apply for the Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) qualification under the new EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) and to obtain an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license. These initiatives will enable Plasma to exchange assets, issue cards, and hold customer funds under regulatory protection. Plasma stated that its goal is to support its stablecoin-based new bank, Plasma One, through these licenses.