Bison Bank Becomes Portugal's First MiCA-Regulated Crypto Service Provider

Bison Bank has become the first bank in Portugal to operate directly as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) under the European MiCA regulation, solidifying its position at the forefront of financial innovation.

The CASP license and merger with Bison Digital Assets, which served around 275 clients and handled traded volume of €165 million in 2025, positions the bank to accelerate its on-chain strategy.

Bison Bank's CEO António Henriques states that 'We were pioneers three years ago when we realized the future of banking would involve integrating digital assets. Now, with a clear and solid European framework like MiCA, we are bringing this area into the heart of the bank.'