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Is BITSTACK licensed under MiCA in the European Union?
BITSTACK's European entity (BITSTACK DIGITAL ASSETS SAS) is recorded as an authorised Crypto-Asset Service Provider under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, with its authorisation issued by France on 30 June 2025.
Verdict: BITSTACK appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised CASPs.
| Legal entity | BITSTACK DIGITAL ASSETS SAS |
|---|---|
| Home Member State | France |
| National Competent Authority | Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) |
| Authorisation date | |
| Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) | 894500RKZ3TVTPIF7V84 |
| 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 BITSTACK
BITSTACK is a Bitcoin-focused consumer crypto app operated by the French company BITSTACK DIGITAL ASSETS SAS. The app lets users buy, sell, send and automatically save Bitcoin from as little as €1, with features such as recurring purchases and roundup investing of spare change, and it is built around the euro. BITSTACK states on its website that it has more than 350,000 users and over €350M invested in Bitcoin through the platform; these are the company's own figures rather than independently verified statistics. Source: bitstack-app.com
According to research compiled for this profile, BITSTACK DIGITAL ASSETS SAS was founded in 2021, with a registered office in Meyreuil, France and operational offices in Paris (STATION F). The product is Bitcoin-only and also offers a card for spending, with SEPA euro payments; the research indicates it does not offer multi-asset trading or staking. It is best understood as a consumer Bitcoin savings and payments app rather than a multi-coin exchange. Sources: BITSTACK company profile, BitGo case study
On the regulatory point: the contracting legal entity is BITSTACK DIGITAL ASSETS SAS, established in France and supervised by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), the French national competent authority. Under MiCA, it is authorised as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP). The MiCA authorisation 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. Services outside that list - for example staking, lending or advice - are not part of this authorisation. As an AMF-supervised CASP, BITSTACK can passport these authorised services across the EU. Sources: BITSTACK news (AMF licence), bitstack-app.com
Which crypto services is BITSTACK authorised to offer in the EU?
Under its MiCA authorisation issued by Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), BITSTACK (BITSTACK DIGITAL ASSETS SAS) 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 BITSTACK not authorised to offer?
BITSTACK'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 BITSTACK 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:
Why is BITSTACK licensed in France?
France ran one of the EU's earliest national crypto regimes, the PACTE Law DASP (Digital Asset Service Provider) registration, which gave the AMF years of pre-MiCA supervisory experience. The AMF began granting MiCA CASP authorisations in 2025-2026 and also maintains a public white list of CASPs passporting into France from other EEA states. BlockNodes SAS, the French entity behind the SwissBorg consumer brand, received its direct MiCA authorisation from the AMF in March 2026. Source: Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF).
| National Competent Authority | Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) |
|---|---|
| Investor compensation | Fonds de Garantie des Dépôts et de Résolution (FGDR); check directly with the AMF for crypto-asset-specific compensation scope. |
| Regulatory context | Early mover on national crypto licensing (PACTE Law) ahead of MiCA; the AMF also publishes a white list of EEA-passported CASPs. |
What does this mean for users of BITSTACK in the EU?
If you transact through BITSTACK's EEA-authorised entity (BITSTACK DIGITAL ASSETS SAS), 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 BITSTACK's terms of service that your contracting entity is BITSTACK DIGITAL ASSETS SAS, not a non-EEA affiliate.
Which MiCA-authorised exchanges are alternatives to BITSTACK?
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 BITSTACK and MiCA
Is BITSTACK licensed under MiCA?
Yes. BITSTACK appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised Crypto-Asset Service Providers, with its authorisation issued by the competent authority of France.
Which EU countries can BITSTACK 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 BITSTACK 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 BITSTACK'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 BITSTACK's entry is on this page under 'Sources'.
Sources
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