Socios Europe Services Gains EU-Wide Licence
Socios Europe Services Limited, part of The Chiliz Group, has become the first sports-focused platform authorised under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation. The licence, granted by the Malta Financial Services Authority, allows the company to offer regulated crypto-asset services across all 27 EU states. This approval brings over 400 million fans access to compliant infrastructure on Socios.com, including secure Fan Token purchases and trading. With this milestone, Chiliz strengthens its leadership in SportFi and sets a precedent for transparency and consumer protection.
MiCA-Compliant CHZ White Paper
Chiliz has also published a fully MiCA-compliant white paper for the CHZ token, following the European Securities and Markets Authority guidelines. This document provides detailed information about the token, ensuring legal clarity and boosting confidence among European users. The process to register each individual Fan Token white paper has also begun, ensuring that fans and partners have full transparency on asset issuance and oversight. This compliance initiative demonstrates Chiliz’s commitment to aligning with European regulations and setting higher industry standards.
Transition to Regulated Operations
From October 1, 2025, all crypto-asset services on Socios.com will operate under Socios Europe Services Limited. Users will benefit from new legal frameworks, updated wallet and platform terms, and a complaints handling procedure accessible through a dedicated Legal Hub. Fan engagement features, such as loyalty programs and polls, will remain outside the MiCA scope, ensuring continuity for non-financial aspects of the platform. This transition highlights Chiliz’s ability to balance innovation with compliance.
Chiliz’s Broader Vision for SportFi
Chiliz has a long record of proactive compliance across multiple jurisdictions, with past registrations in Spain, Italy, and Lithuania. CEO Alex Dreyfus described the MiCA authorisation and CHZ white paper as the foundation for the next stage of SportFi, enabling real-world assets in sports to be tokenised and democratised. By combining regulatory approval with blockchain innovation, Chiliz positions itself as the leading force in Web3 sports engagement and fan economy growth. These milestones validate the company’s strategy and prepare the ecosystem for sustainable expansion.