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Is BitStaete B.V. licensed under MiCA in the European Union?
BitStaete B.V.'s European entity (BitStaete B.V.) is recorded as an authorised Crypto-Asset Service Provider under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, with its authorisation issued by Netherlands on 30 December 2024.
Verdict: BitStaete B.V. appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised CASPs.
| Legal entity | BitStaete B.V. |
|---|---|
| Home Member State | Netherlands |
| National Competent Authority | Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) and De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) |
| Authorisation date | |
| Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) | 7245009PN18D4I1TKJ50 |
| Authorised services | Portfolio management on crypto-assets |
Source: ESMA Register of Crypto-Asset Service Providers. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
About BitStaete B.V.
BitStaete B.V., operating as BitStaete Digital Asset Management, is a Netherlands-based digital asset manager rather than a consumer crypto exchange. According to its own description and contemporaneous reporting, the firm provides professional portfolio management of digital assets - focused on assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum - exclusively for professional investors including high-net-worth individuals, family offices and funds, integrating digital assets into managed investment portfolios. It does not offer retail-facing spot trading, custody, savings/DCA, staking, card or EUR/SEPA payment services. The company reports that it was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Oldenzaal, Overijssel, Netherlands. Sources: BitStaete, Crowdfund Insider
On the regulatory question: the contracting legal entity is BitStaete B.V., which is registered in the Netherlands and supervised by the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM). Under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), the entity is authorised by the AFM as a crypto-asset service provider (CASP). The single MiCA crypto-asset service it is authorised to provide is portfolio management on crypto-assets. Sources: Crowdfund Insider, BitStaete
That authorisation is narrow and service-specific. The MiCA licence covers portfolio management on crypto-assets only; it does not extend to other CASP services such as operating a trading platform, exchanging crypto-assets for funds or other crypto-assets, executing orders, custody and administration, transfer services, placing, reception and transmission of orders, or providing advice. Anyone evaluating BitStaete should read its authorisation in light of its stated business model, which targets professional investors and managed portfolios rather than retail crypto trading or wallet services. Source: BitStaete
Which crypto services is BitStaete B.V. authorised to offer in the EU?
Under its MiCA authorisation issued by Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) and De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), BitStaete B.V. (BitStaete B.V.) is approved to provide the following services to EEA residents. Each service is defined in Article 3(1)(16) of Regulation (EU) 2023/1114.
Which services is BitStaete B.V. not authorised to offer?
BitStaete B.V.'s MiCA licence does not cover: Custody, Trading platform, Exchange for funds, Exchange for crypto, Order execution, Placing, Order R&T, Advice, Portfolio mgmt, Transfer services. These services may still be offered by other authorised providers, or by BitStaete B.V. 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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Why is BitStaete B.V. licensed in Netherlands?
The Netherlands historically had one of the strictest pre-MiCA crypto frameworks, with DNB running a stand-alone Wwft register. AFM is the MiCA-designated competent authority. Bitvavo is the dominant Dutch-licensed CASP; many global exchanges previously withdrew from the Dutch market under pre-MiCA pressure. Source: Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) and De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB).
| National Competent Authority | Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) and De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) |
|---|---|
| Investor compensation | DSI (Dutch investor compensation scheme) cover is limited. |
| Regulatory context | Marketing rules around crypto are particularly strict; AFM has fined non-compliant promotional activity. |
What does this mean for users of BitStaete B.V. in the EU?
If you transact through BitStaete B.V.'s EEA-authorised entity (BitStaete B.V.), 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 BitStaete B.V.'s terms of service that your contracting entity is BitStaete B.V., not a non-EEA affiliate.
Which MiCA-authorised exchanges are alternatives to BitStaete B.V.?
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 BitStaete B.V. and MiCA
Is BitStaete B.V. licensed under MiCA?
Yes. BitStaete B.V. appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised Crypto-Asset Service Providers, with its authorisation issued by the competent authority of Netherlands.
Which EU countries can BitStaete B.V. 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 BitStaete B.V. 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 BitStaete B.V.'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 BitStaete B.V.'s entry is on this page under 'Sources'.
Sources
- ESMA Register of Crypto-Asset Service Providers
- Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) and De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB)
- ESMA MiCA Register - BitStaete B.V. (BitStaete B.V.)
- BitStaete B.V. official website
- BitStaete official website
- BitStaete Asset Management obtains MiCA license to serve as digital assets manager
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