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Is Blockrise licensed under MiCA in the European Union?
Blockrise's European entity (Blockrise Capital 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 25 November 2025.
Verdict: Blockrise appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised CASPs.
| Legal entity | Blockrise Capital 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) | 724500J6RZI9SE1AAP41 |
| Authorised services | Custody, Order execution, Portfolio management on crypto-assets, Transfer services |
Source: ESMA Register of Crypto-Asset Service Providers. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
About Blockrise
Blockrise is a Bitcoin-only crypto platform operated by Blockrise Capital B.V., a company based in the Netherlands. Blockrise states it was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Rotterdam (Blaak 555). Its own website describes it as a 'Regulated bitcoin platform' with the tagline 'We have the vault. You hold the key.', reflecting a semi-custodial wallet model, and it markets a free iOS and Android app. According to research, the platform is aimed at high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients and focuses exclusively on Bitcoin, rather than offering a multi-asset exchange. Sources: Blockrise website, Golden Egg Check
On its product, Blockrise lets users fund accounts from their own bank account to buy and sell Bitcoin and hold it in custody via a semi-custodial setup secured with HSM (hardware security module) technology, which the company highlights on its site. Research indicates the platform does not offer staking, recurring buys (DCA), savings, or a crypto card, and is not multi-asset (no support for assets beyond Bitcoin). A separate Bitcoin-backed lending product is described as being offered through an affiliated entity, Blockrise Lending B.V., which research states is not itself MiCAR-regulated. Source: Blockrise account page
On the legal question, the contracting legal entity is Blockrise Capital B.V., established in the Netherlands, and the competent authority recorded for it is the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM). Under the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), the authorisation covers four crypto-asset services: custody and administration of crypto-assets on behalf of clients, execution of orders for crypto-assets, portfolio management on crypto-assets, and transfer services for crypto-assets. The Bitcoin-only scope of the consumer product sits within these authorised services. Sources: Blockrise website, De Nederlandsche Bank register
Note that a MiCA authorisation for these services does not, by itself, extend to activities outside the listed crypto-asset services. Research indicates that the affiliated Bitcoin-backed lending offering is provided by a separate entity (Blockrise Lending B.V.) that is described as not MiCAR-regulated, so that lending activity falls outside the authorisation held by Blockrise Capital B.V. Prospective users should verify the current scope and entity directly in the regulator's public register. Sources: Blockrise account page, De Nederlandsche Bank register
Which crypto services is Blockrise authorised to offer in the EU?
Under its MiCA authorisation issued by Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) and De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), Blockrise (Blockrise Capital 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.
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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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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 Blockrise not authorised to offer?
Blockrise's MiCA licence does not cover: Trading platform, Exchange for funds, Exchange for crypto, Placing, Order R&T, Advice, Portfolio mgmt. These services may still be offered by other authorised providers, or by Blockrise 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 Blockrise 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 Blockrise in the EU?
If you transact through Blockrise's EEA-authorised entity (Blockrise Capital 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 Blockrise's terms of service that your contracting entity is Blockrise Capital B.V., not a non-EEA affiliate.
Which MiCA-authorised exchanges are alternatives to Blockrise?
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 Blockrise and MiCA
Is Blockrise licensed under MiCA?
Yes. Blockrise 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 Blockrise 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 Blockrise 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 Blockrise'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 Blockrise'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 - Blockrise (Blockrise Capital B.V.)
- Blockrise official website
- De Nederlandsche Bank public register entry for Blockrise
- Golden Egg Check - regulated crypto asset manager Blockrise
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