Lithuania Crypto License Deadline: Firms Must Comply by Dec 31, 2025

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Lithuania is known as a leading, crypto-friendly EU hub, is sending a clear message to the crypto industry: follow the rules or leave. The country’s central bank has warned that all crypto companies operating in Lithuania must secure a proper license by December 31, 2025, or face serious legal consequences starting next year.

According to the Bank of Lithuania, also known as Lietuvos Bankas, every business offering crypto services in the country must hold a valid license under the European Union’s MiCA framework. From January 1, 2026, any platform operating without approval will be considered illegal.

This move is part of the EU-wide rollout of Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) rules, which aim to bring stronger oversight, consumer protection, and transparency to the crypto sector across Europe.