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Is BARE BITCOIN AS licensed under MiCA in the European Union?
BARE BITCOIN AS's European entity (BARE BITCOIN AS) is recorded as an authorised Crypto-Asset Service Provider under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, with its authorisation issued by Norway on 26 June 2026.
Verdict: BARE BITCOIN AS appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised CASPs.
| Legal entity | BARE BITCOIN AS |
|---|---|
| Home Member State | Norway |
| National Competent Authority | |
| Authorisation date | |
| Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) | 636700PFX3CY9R033H73 |
| Authorised services | Custody, Exchange for funds, Transfer services |
Source: ESMA Register of Crypto-Asset Service Providers. Retrieved 18 July 2026.
Which crypto services is BARE BITCOIN AS authorised to offer in the EU?
Under its MiCA authorisation issued by Norway, BARE BITCOIN AS (BARE BITCOIN AS) is approved to provide the following services to EEA residents. Each service is defined in Article 3(1)(16) of Regulation (EU) 2023/1114.
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Providing custody and administration of crypto-assets on behalf of clients
The exchange holds your crypto in its own wallets. Authorisation here means MiCA's segregation and insurance rules apply: client crypto-assets must be ring-fenced from the exchange's own funds.
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Exchange of crypto-assets for funds
The exchange offers crypto-to-fiat (e.g. BTC to EUR) and fiat-to-crypto conversion. Authorisation here implies MiCA's pricing transparency requirements.
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Providing transfer services for crypto-assets on behalf of clients
The exchange can move crypto between addresses on your behalf, including off-platform withdrawals. The Travel Rule applies to these transfers.
Which services is BARE BITCOIN AS not authorised to offer?
BARE BITCOIN AS's MiCA licence does not cover: Trading platform, Exchange for crypto, Order execution, Placing, Order R&T, Advice, Portfolio mgmt. These services may still be offered by other authorised providers, or by BARE BITCOIN AS under a different regulatory framework (for example, derivatives may fall under MiFID II rather than MiCA). Source: ESMA Register, retrieved 18 July 2026.
See other MiCA-authorised exchanges by service:
What does this mean for users of BARE BITCOIN AS in the EU?
If you transact through BARE BITCOIN AS's EEA-authorised entity (BARE BITCOIN AS), the protections introduced by MiCA apply to your relationship from onwards. In practical terms this means: client crypto-assets are ring-fenced from the exchange's own funds (Article 70 MiCA), the authorised entity holds prudential capital, has formal complaint-handling procedures, and is subject to transparency obligations on fees and order execution. Source: Regulation (EU) 2023/1114.
One thing to verify yourself: the legal entity you contract with day-to-day must match the entity in the ESMA register. Some global exchanges operate multiple legal entities under one brand. Confirm in BARE BITCOIN AS's terms of service that your contracting entity is BARE BITCOIN AS, not a non-EEA affiliate.
Which MiCA-authorised exchanges are alternatives to BARE BITCOIN AS?
Three MiCA-authorised providers to consider. Drawn from the ESMA register, never paid placement.
| Provider | Home Member State | Authorised | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaric Securities | Bulgaria | 9 services | |
| NOEMON TECH LTD | Cyprus | 9 services | |
| OKX | Malta | 9 services |
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Frequently asked questions about BARE BITCOIN AS and MiCA
Is BARE BITCOIN AS licensed under MiCA?
Yes. BARE BITCOIN AS appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised Crypto-Asset Service Providers, with its authorisation issued by the competent authority of Norway.
Which EU countries can BARE BITCOIN AS serve under this licence?
A MiCA authorisation in one EEA member state permits passporting across all EEA member states, subject to a notification process to each host-state regulator.
Are my crypto-assets on BARE BITCOIN AS protected under MiCA?
MiCA introduces ring-fencing of client crypto-assets, prudential capital requirements for the authorised entity, complaint-handling obligations, and conduct rules. It does not provide a deposit-guarantee scheme equivalent to bank deposit insurance.
What's the difference between the authorised entity and the global brand?
Some global exchanges operate multiple legal entities. The MiCA authorisation applies only to the specific legal entity in the ESMA register, not to the global brand. Verify the contracting entity in BARE BITCOIN AS's terms of service.
Where can I check the official record?
The ESMA register publishes the authoritative list and updates it weekly. The direct link to BARE BITCOIN AS's entry is on this page under 'Sources'.
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