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Is BITCOINMAT licensed under MiCA in the European Union?
BITCOINMAT's European entity (FINTECH SK s. r. o.) is recorded as an authorised Crypto-Asset Service Provider under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, with its authorisation issued by Slovakia on 19 December 2025.
Verdict: BITCOINMAT appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised CASPs.
| Legal entity | FINTECH SK s. r. o. |
|---|---|
| Home Member State | Slovakia |
| National Competent Authority | |
| Authorisation date | |
| Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) | 31570000GC0U68O6PA08 |
| Authorised services | Custody, Exchange for funds, Exchange for crypto, Order execution, Transfer services |
Source: ESMA Register of Crypto-Asset Service Providers. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
About BITCOINMAT
BITCOINMAT is a consumer-facing crypto-asset service operated by FINTECH SK s. r. o., a company based in Slovakia. The brand is best known for a network of cryptocurrency cash machines (crypto ATMs) alongside an online exchange. On its own website the operator describes the service as a way to exchange crypto assets 'simply, quickly, and without registration', and its online interface advertises buying, selling and investing functions denominated against tokens. According to research summary sources, the operator runs a Bitcoin-focused ATM network first launched in Slovakia in 2017, with a registered address in Trenčín; these details come from third-party and company-history sources rather than independent verification. Sources: bitcoinmat.sk, GENERAL BYTES operator history
The contracting legal entity is FINTECH SK s. r. o., established in Slovakia and described in the research as a crypto-asset service provider supervised by the National Bank of Slovakia (NBS), the Slovak competent authority for crypto-asset services. On the available record the entity is identified as an NBS-regulated provider under the national framework; a full authorisation under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) is not confirmed in these sources. Where a provider does hold a MiCA authorisation in an EU member state, that authorisation can in principle be passported to offer the covered services across the European Economic Area subject to the host-state notification process, but that status is not established here. Source: bitcoinmat.sk
The service set recorded for this entity covers custody and administration of crypto-assets, exchange of crypto-assets for funds, exchange of crypto-assets for other crypto-assets, execution of orders for crypto-assets, and transfer services for crypto-assets. That set matches the operator's exchange-and-ATM business: customers can swap between euros and crypto (including via EUR and SEPA for online transactions and EUR cash at ATMs) and have assets held or moved on their behalf. The recorded scope does not, on this record, include other regulated services such as investment advice on crypto-assets, portfolio management of crypto-assets, or operating a trading platform; those activities are outside the scope shown here. Source: bitcoinmat.sk
Which crypto services is BITCOINMAT authorised to offer in the EU?
Under its MiCA authorisation issued by Slovakia, BITCOINMAT (FINTECH SK s. r. o.) 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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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 BITCOINMAT not authorised to offer?
BITCOINMAT's MiCA licence does not cover: Trading platform, Placing, Order R&T, Advice, Portfolio mgmt. These services may still be offered by other authorised providers, or by BITCOINMAT under a different regulatory framework (for example, derivatives may fall under MiFID II rather than MiCA). Source: ESMA Register, retrieved 30 June 2026.
See other MiCA-authorised exchanges by service:
What does this mean for users of BITCOINMAT in the EU?
If you transact through BITCOINMAT's EEA-authorised entity (FINTECH SK s. r. o.), 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 BITCOINMAT's terms of service that your contracting entity is FINTECH SK s. r. o., not a non-EEA affiliate.
Which MiCA-authorised exchanges are alternatives to BITCOINMAT?
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 BITCOINMAT and MiCA
Is BITCOINMAT licensed under MiCA?
Yes. BITCOINMAT appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised Crypto-Asset Service Providers, with its authorisation issued by the competent authority of Slovakia.
Which EU countries can BITCOINMAT 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 BITCOINMAT 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 BITCOINMAT'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 BITCOINMAT's entry is on this page under 'Sources'.
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