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Central Bank of Ireland has granted dual regulatory authorisation to Confirmo, strengthening the firm’s position in Europe’s evolving digital payments landscape.
Confirmo’s Irish entity, Confirmo Limited, has now been approved as a Payment Institution under the Payment Services Regulations 2018, enabling it to execute regulated payment transactions across the European market. This follows its earlier authorisation as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework in December 2025.
Together, these approvals establish Confirmo as one of the few stablecoin-focused providers in Europe with comprehensive dual licensing—positioning it to operate fully within both traditional payment and digital asset regulatory frameworks.
The milestone comes ahead of a critical regulatory deadline, as the MiCA transitional “grandfathering” period is set to expire on 1 July 2026. After this date, crypto payment providers without full regulatory approval will be required to cease operations within the European Union, accelerating a shift toward fully compliant market participants.
With its dual authorisation secured, Confirmo Limited will serve as the company’s central operational hub for Europe. Under European Economic Area (EEA) passporting rules, its Irish licence allows the firm to offer services across all 27 EU member states—providing enterprises with a compliant infrastructure for cross-border stablecoin transactions at scale.
Anna Štrébl, Chief Executive Officer of Confirmo Group, described the development as a defining moment for the company’s growth trajectory.
“We are now a fully regulated European platform purpose-built for enterprise-scale stablecoin payments. As the regulatory deadline approaches, the market will increasingly differentiate between licensed and non-compliant providers,” she said.
The development reflects broader momentum within the stablecoin payments sector, where businesses are increasingly adopting blockchain-based settlement solutions to improve transaction speed, reduce costs, and enhance transparency.
Derek Corcoran, CEO of Confirmo Limited (Ireland), highlighted the importance of regulatory clarity in driving adoption.
“Stablecoins combine the stability of traditional currencies with the efficiency of blockchain technology. With full authorisation under both MiCA and payment regulations, businesses can now operate with greater certainty and confidence in their payment infrastructure,” he noted.
As regulatory frameworks tighten across Europe, the ability to operate within compliant structures is expected to become a key differentiator, shaping the next phase of growth in digital payments and stablecoin adoption.
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