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Is Bitcoin Suisse (Europe) AG licensed under MiCA in the European Union?
Bitcoin Suisse (Europe) AG's European entity (Bitcoin Suisse (Europe) AG) is recorded as an authorised Crypto-Asset Service Provider under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, with its authorisation issued by Liechtenstein on 22 June 2026.
Verdict: Bitcoin Suisse (Europe) AG appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised CASPs.
| Legal entity | Bitcoin Suisse (Europe) AG |
|---|---|
| Home Member State | Liechtenstein |
| National Competent Authority | |
| Authorisation date | |
| Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) | 5067009TZLDD94Q3W662 |
| Authorised services | Custody, Exchange for funds, Exchange for crypto, Order execution, Order R&T, Transfer services |
Source: ESMA Register of Crypto-Asset Service Providers. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
About Bitcoin Suisse (Europe) AG
Bitcoin Suisse (Europe) AG is the European arm of the Bitcoin Suisse group, a crypto finance business that the company describes as a premium European crypto finance service provider 'designed, built and run by industry natives'. According to a Perplexity research summary drawing on the group's own disclosures, the entity sits within the Bitcoin Suisse group under parent company BTCS Holding Ltd., headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, with the group founded in 2013. It is positioned as an institutional-grade provider serving individuals, crypto foundations and firms, corporations, financial service providers and funds rather than as a mass-market consumer app. Sources: bitcoinsuisse.com, The Wealth Mosaic profile
On the legal point, the contracting legal entity for the EU offering is Bitcoin Suisse (Europe) AG, established in Liechtenstein, and its national competent authority is the Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority (Finanzmarktaufsicht, FMA). Under MiCA, the FMA has authorised the entity as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider for the following services: custody and administration of crypto-assets, exchange of crypto-assets for funds, exchange of crypto-assets for other crypto-assets, execution of orders, reception and transmission of orders, and transfer services. As a Liechtenstein-authorised CASP, it can passport these services across the EEA. The MiCA authorisation does not cover services outside this list, and it is not a banking or e-money licence. Sources: Bitcoin Suisse investor relations, bitcoinsuisse.com
The group states that its EU offering combines trading, staking and custody under a single account coordinated by a dedicated relationship manager. The company reports institutional-grade, independently certified cold custody (referred to as its Vault), and describes itself as ranking among the leading staking operators in Europe. The Perplexity summary, citing the group's materials, adds that the entity supports multiple crypto-assets including BTC and ETH rather than being Bitcoin-only, offers savings or dollar-cost-averaging and payment solutions, and supports EUR via SEPA. These are the company's own statements about its product, not independently verified claims, and the authorised regulated activity is defined by the MiCA service list above rather than by marketing descriptions. Sources: bitcoinsuisse.com, Bitcoin Suisse EU contact
Which crypto services is Bitcoin Suisse (Europe) AG authorised to offer in the EU?
Under its MiCA authorisation issued by Liechtenstein, Bitcoin Suisse (Europe) AG (Bitcoin Suisse (Europe) AG) 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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Exchange of crypto-assets for other crypto-assets
The exchange offers crypto-to-crypto trading (e.g. BTC to ETH). Required for most spot trading pairs not denominated in fiat.
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Execution of orders for crypto-assets on behalf of clients
The exchange can place orders for you on third-party venues (smart-routing). Less common in retail crypto; relevant for brokerage-style services.
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Reception and transmission of orders for crypto-assets on behalf of clients
The exchange can receive your order and pass it to another venue for execution. Brokerage-pattern service, often paired with order execution.
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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 Bitcoin Suisse (Europe) AG not authorised to offer?
Bitcoin Suisse (Europe) AG's MiCA licence does not cover: Trading platform, Placing, Advice, Portfolio mgmt. These services may still be offered by other authorised providers, or by Bitcoin Suisse (Europe) AG under a different regulatory framework (for example, derivatives may fall under MiFID II rather than MiCA). Source: ESMA Register, retrieved 30 June 2026.
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What does this mean for users of Bitcoin Suisse (Europe) AG in the EU?
If you transact through Bitcoin Suisse (Europe) AG's EEA-authorised entity (Bitcoin Suisse (Europe) AG), 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 Bitcoin Suisse (Europe) AG's terms of service that your contracting entity is Bitcoin Suisse (Europe) AG, not a non-EEA affiliate.
Which MiCA-authorised exchanges are alternatives to Bitcoin Suisse (Europe) AG?
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 | |
| OKX | Malta | 9 services | |
| Kraken | Ireland | 8 services |
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Frequently asked questions about Bitcoin Suisse (Europe) AG and MiCA
Is Bitcoin Suisse (Europe) AG licensed under MiCA?
Yes. Bitcoin Suisse (Europe) AG appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised Crypto-Asset Service Providers, with its authorisation issued by the competent authority of Liechtenstein.
Which EU countries can Bitcoin Suisse (Europe) AG 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 Bitcoin Suisse (Europe) AG 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 Bitcoin Suisse (Europe) AG'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 Bitcoin Suisse (Europe) AG's entry is on this page under 'Sources'.
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