Why MiCA License Is Now a Must for Crypto Wallet Apps on Google Play

If you make a crypto wallet app and want it to stay on Google Play, there’s big news you can’t ignore. Starting October 29, 2025, Google Play will require all crypto wallet apps — even non‑custodial ones — to have official licenses in the EU, USA, UK, UAE, and more than a dozen other regions.

Licenses for everyone — If your app stores, sends, or receives crypto, you now need a license like MiCA (EU) even self‑custody (non‑custodial) wallets must follow the same rules as custodial ones.

Thus, if You’re a Wallet Developer, Here’s What to Do Now:

1. Check your app’s compliance — Does it meet the new rules where you operate?

2. Start the license process early — It can take months to get approved.

3. Plan backups — Consider distributing your app through your website or alternative app stores.

4. Stay updated — Rules under MiCA can change — especially for self‑custody models.

The deadline is approaching quickly — October 29, 2025. Don’t risk your app disappearing from Google Play!