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Is Blockchain.com licensed under MiCA in the European Union?
Blockchain.com's European entity (Blue Cube (Malta) Limited) is recorded as an authorised Crypto-Asset Service Provider under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, with its authorisation issued by Malta on 22 October 2025.
Verdict: Blockchain.com appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised CASPs.
| Legal entity | Blue Cube (Malta) Limited |
|---|---|
| Home Member State | Malta |
| National Competent Authority | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) |
| Authorisation date | |
| Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) | 254900GDCT8070R2VV26 |
| 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 Blockchain.com
Blockchain.com is a consumer crypto exchange and digital-asset platform that, on its own website, describes itself as a 'global infrastructure platform for digital assets' operating 'for people since 2011' and 'for institutions since 2019'. It states that it has had more than 95 million wallets created and over $1.1 trillion in volume moved through its platform. The consumer app combines a trading service and a self-custodial DeFi Wallet, letting users buy, sell and swap crypto-assets such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL), connect to DApps and manage NFTs. The site also markets an 'Earn' yield product advertising rates of up to 9.5% APY on selected tokens, which it presents with its own risk disclosures including lock-up periods and the statement that past performance is no guarantee of future results. Source: Blockchain.com (about)
In the EU, the contracting legal entity is Blue Cube (Malta) Limited, headquartered in Malta, which acts as the EU-regulated arm of the wider Blockchain.com group. Research indicates this Maltese entity is authorised as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) under the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA, Regulation (EU) 2023/1114) by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), with reporting that the authorisation took effect in late 2025 and allows the firm to passport its services across the EEA. Sources: Blockchain.com licences, EU CASP register entry
Under the ESMA service classification recorded for this entity, the MiCA licence covers custody and administration of crypto-assets, exchange of crypto-assets for funds, exchange of crypto-assets for other crypto-assets, execution of orders, and transfer services. The licence therefore supports buying, selling, swapping and holding crypto-assets and is not restricted to Bitcoin only. It does not, on this list, include separately authorised activities such as operation of a trading platform, placing, reception and transmission of orders, or providing advice or portfolio management. The MiCA authorisation governs the in-scope crypto-asset services and does not by itself cover ancillary or yield-bearing products. Prospective users should confirm the current scope and which products are available to them via the official MFSA register and the entity's own disclosures. Sources: Blockchain.com licences, Blockchain.com MiCA transition notice
Which crypto services is Blockchain.com authorised to offer in the EU?
Under its MiCA authorisation issued by Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), Blockchain.com (Blue Cube (Malta) Limited) 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 Blockchain.com not authorised to offer?
Blockchain.com'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 Blockchain.com 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 Blockchain.com licensed in Malta?
Malta was an early MiCA mover, granting the first authorisations on 27 January 2025. The MFSA had pre-existing experience under Malta's Virtual Financial Assets Act (2018), which gave it institutional readiness most other national competent authorities lacked. Several global exchanges chose Malta for their EU passporting hub, including OKX, Crypto.com and Gemini. Source: Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA).
| National Competent Authority | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) |
|---|---|
| Investor compensation | Malta Investor Compensation Scheme provides limited cover; check directly with MFSA for crypto-specific scope. |
| Regulatory context | Malta hosts the highest number of MiCA-authorised CASPs from major global brands. |
What does this mean for users of Blockchain.com in the EU?
If you transact through Blockchain.com's EEA-authorised entity (Blue Cube (Malta) Limited), 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 Blockchain.com's terms of service that your contracting entity is Blue Cube (Malta) Limited, not a non-EEA affiliate.
Which MiCA-authorised exchanges are alternatives to Blockchain.com?
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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Understand the regulatory context behind Blockchain.com's entry on the register:
Frequently asked questions about Blockchain.com and MiCA
Is Blockchain.com licensed under MiCA?
Yes. Blockchain.com appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised Crypto-Asset Service Providers, with its authorisation issued by the competent authority of Malta.
Which EU countries can Blockchain.com 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 Blockchain.com 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 Blockchain.com'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 Blockchain.com's entry is on this page under 'Sources'.
Sources
- ESMA Register of Crypto-Asset Service Providers
- Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)
- GLEIF LEI Record - Blue Cube (Malta) Limited (LEI 254900GDCT8070R2VV26)
- AMF France white list - Blue Cube (Malta) Limited (MiCAR CASP passport from Malta)
- Blockchain.com licences and MiCAR disclosure
- EU CASP register entry for Blockchain.com (Blue Cube (Malta) Limited)
- Blockchain.com MiCA transition notice
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