Gemini, the U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, has secured an investment company license from the Malta Financial Services Authority, enabling it to offer regulated derivatives across the EU and EEA under MiFID II. This move supports its European development strategy for 2025, allowing the launch of perpetual futures and other derivatives for retail and institutional users.Additionally, Gemini has introduced USD payment services for institutional clients in the UK and EU through Bank Frick, with plans to expand these services to Gibraltar, Jersey, Guernsey, and the Isle of Man, enhancing its platform capabilities.