Aave Labs Secures UK Crypto Licenses to Expand Regulated Payments Services

The decentralized finance sector is moving closer to regulated financial services after Aave Labs secured two key approvals in the United Kingdom. Through its local subsidiaries, Push Labs Ltd. and Push Virtual Assets Ltd., the company received registration from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as a cryptoasset exchange provider.

Aave Labs UK Crypto License Strengthens Regulatory Position

The approvals allow Aave Labs to legally operate crypto related services under UK anti-money laundering regulations. Alongside these registrations, the company already holds authorization under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011, creating a dual-license framework for regulated crypto payments infrastructure.

This setup is expected to support Aave Labs’ plans to offer smoother fiat to crypto services. The company aims to introduce a zero fee system that allows users to move money directly between bank accounts and decentralized finance services without leaving the platform.

Aave Labs Expands European Crypto Presence

The UK approvals add to Aave Labs’ wider European expansion. In late 2025, its Irish subsidiary secured a Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) license from the Central Bank of Ireland, enabling services across the European Economic Area.

Aave Labs continues expanding its regulated finance strategy while developing Aave V4 and its GHO stablecoin ecosystem.