Bitcoin Updates: Blockrise's Bitcoin Lending Reflects Growing Institutional Confidence in Regulated Digital Asset Finance

Blockrise, a financial services company from the Netherlands that focuses exclusively on Bitcoin, has introduced a

after obtaining a regulatory license through the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) framework. The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) approved the license, allowing Blockrise to provide custody, trading, and asset management services throughout the EU. This new lending product, aimed at business customers, enables companies to use as collateral for loans while maintaining ownership of their coins, representing a major milestone in regulated Bitcoin financial services .

The MiCA authorization,

, gives Blockrise a “passport” to operate across all EU countries without the need for individual national approvals. CEO Jos Lazet highlighted that MiCA lays the groundwork for the company’s move into Bitcoin-backed lending, even though the current framework does not comprehensively address crypto lending. By focusing on corporate clients, Blockrise avoids consumer protection limitations while remaining compliant with MiCA’s existing custody and trading regulations . The minimum loan amount is with an 8% interest rate, which is reviewed each month to reflect market changes .

Blockrise sets itself apart from traditional custodians with its semi-custodial approach. Rather than offering complete self-custody, the company uses hardware security modules to create Bitcoin wallets inside secure vaults. Clients receive a “Blockrise key,” which lets them access their funds but does not permit independent recovery. Any transaction requires joint approval from both the client and Blockrise, striking a balance between regulatory compliance and asset security . The firm currently oversees in assets for its clients under this system .

This launch comes as institutional interest in Bitcoin treasury management continues to rise. As more European businesses add Bitcoin to their balance sheets, credit solutions backed by on-chain assets are likely to become more popular. By expanding its services from custody and trading into business lending, Blockrise is positioning itself to benefit from this growing trend. The company is seeking to raise

to speed up its expansion across the EU, following a previous €2 million seed funding round .

Clearer regulations under MiCA have increased trust in the crypto sector. Although the current rules do not yet cover lending or decentralized finance, Lazet expects future updates to address these areas. Blockrise’s commitment to regulatory compliance fits well with Europe’s rapidly changing crypto environment, where institutional adoption is advancing faster than traditional banking. With Bitcoin prices stabilizing after a post-2025 decline, regulated providers like Blockrise are in a strong position to connect institutional investors with digital assets .