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Is capital.com licensed under MiCA in the European Union?
capital.com's European entity (CAPITAL VAULT LTD) is recorded as an authorised Crypto-Asset Service Provider under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, with its authorisation issued by Cyprus on 1 December 2025.
Verdict: capital.com appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised CASPs.
| Legal entity | CAPITAL VAULT LTD |
|---|---|
| Home Member State | Cyprus |
| National Competent Authority | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Authorisation date | |
| Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) | 984500C46B3B7B69Y904 |
| Authorised services |
Source: ESMA Register of Crypto-Asset Service Providers. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
About capital.com
Capital.com is a multi-asset trading platform that, according to its own site, offers contracts for difference (CFDs) across more than 5,500 instruments, including commodities, shares and cryptocurrencies. It is a broker rather than a consumer spot crypto exchange: research indicates it provides crypto exposure through derivatives (CFDs) on assets such as Bitcoin, where the user speculates on price without owning the underlying coin, and does not offer spot trading, custody, savings, staking or recurring-buy (DCA) services. The platform states it accepts deposits in EUR via SEPA. Sources: capital.com, Capital.com App Store listing
Per the research summary, the brand is operated by Capital Com group companies headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, and the broker has operated since being founded in 2016. The CFD trading business is run by Capital Com SV Investments Limited, which is reported to be regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) under licence 319/17. The entity recorded here for the MiCA listing is CAPITAL VAULT LTD, with CySEC named as the competent authority. Sources: Capital.com About Us, Capital.com LinkedIn
On the legal question: research reports that Capital.com secured a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) authorisation from CySEC in Cyprus, qualifying as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) under the EU framework. It is important to note what this does and does not cover. The MiCA register entry in our data does not list any specific authorised ESMA crypto-asset services, and the research describes the firm's crypto activity as derivative (CFD) based rather than spot exchange or custody. Users should therefore treat the firm as MiCA-authorised at the entity level while confirming the exact authorised services, and the correct contracting entity, directly on the CySEC register and in Capital.com's own terms before relying on any particular service. Sources: Finance Magnates via TradingView, Capital.com privacy policy (entity details)
Which crypto services is capital.com authorised to offer in the EU?
Under its MiCA authorisation issued by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), capital.com (CAPITAL VAULT LTD) 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 capital.com not authorised to offer?
capital.com'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 capital.com under a different regulatory framework (for example, derivatives may fall under MiFID II rather than MiCA). Source: ESMA Register, retrieved 30 June 2026.
Why is capital.com licensed in Cyprus?
CySEC has a long history in fintech and CFD broker regulation; the Cyprus framework appeals to firms targeting retail with marketing-heavy models. Revolut's Digital Assets entity authorised here in October 2025. Source: Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC).
| National Competent Authority | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
|---|---|
| Investor compensation | Cyprus Investor Compensation Fund up to €20,000. |
| Regulatory context | Long history with CFDs and retail-targeted financial products. |
What does this mean for users of capital.com in the EU?
If you transact through capital.com's EEA-authorised entity (CAPITAL VAULT LTD), 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 capital.com's terms of service that your contracting entity is CAPITAL VAULT LTD, not a non-EEA affiliate.
Which MiCA-authorised exchanges are alternatives to capital.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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Frequently asked questions about capital.com and MiCA
Is capital.com licensed under MiCA?
Yes. capital.com appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised Crypto-Asset Service Providers, with its authorisation issued by the competent authority of Cyprus.
Which EU countries can capital.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 capital.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 capital.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 capital.com's entry is on this page under 'Sources'.
Sources
- ESMA Register of Crypto-Asset Service Providers
- Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)
- ESMA MiCA Register - capital.com (CAPITAL VAULT LTD)
- capital.com official website
- Capital.com (official website)
- Capital.com About Us (operating since 2016, Cyprus)
- Finance Magnates / TradingView - Capital.com secures MiCA licence in Cyprus
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