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Is COINHOUSE licensed under MiCA in the European Union?
COINHOUSE's European entity (COINHOUSE 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 7 May 2026.
Verdict: COINHOUSE appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised CASPs.
| Legal entity | COINHOUSE SAS |
|---|---|
| Home Member State | France |
| National Competent Authority | Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) |
| Authorisation date | |
| Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) | 969500E5GFHK2RKF8251 |
| Authorised services | Custody, Exchange for funds, Exchange for crypto, Order execution, Portfolio management, Portfolio management on crypto-assets, Transfer services |
Source: ESMA Register of Crypto-Asset Service Providers. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
About COINHOUSE
Coinhouse is a consumer-facing crypto investment platform and broker operated by COINHOUSE SAS, headquartered at 14 Avenue de l'Opéra in Paris, France. Research indicates the business was originally founded in 2014 as "La Maison du Bitcoin" by Éric Larchevêque and Thomas France, and is currently led by chief executive Nicolas Louvet. It is a retail-oriented exchange and brokerage with added advisory and portfolio-management services, rather than a bank, a custody-only firm, or a traditional asset manager. Sources: coinhouse.com, crypto.news
On its own website, Coinhouse presents services to buy, sell and trade crypto-assets, automated recurring purchases (DCA), custody of holdings, and staking to earn rewards in the Coinhouse app. The site states it offers "+70 crypto assets selected by our experts," including Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana, and supplementary research notes describe EUR/SEPA support alongside crypto-based savings and investment products. These are the company's own descriptions of its product rather than independently verified claims. Sources: coinhouse.com/staking, coinhouse.com
On the legal point, the contracting entity is COINHOUSE SAS, established in France, and its national competent authority is the French Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF). Under MiCA, the entity is recorded as authorised for the following crypto-asset services: custody and administration of crypto-assets, exchange of crypto-assets for funds, exchange of crypto-assets for other crypto-assets, execution of orders, portfolio management, portfolio management on crypto-assets, and transfer services. Activities outside this list are not covered by that authorisation. Secondary reporting states the firm transitioned from earlier French PSAN registration to a full MiCA authorisation granted by the AMF, carrying an EU-wide passport. Sources: coinhouse.com, crypto.news
Which crypto services is COINHOUSE authorised to offer in the EU?
Under its MiCA authorisation issued by Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), COINHOUSE (COINHOUSE 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 COINHOUSE not authorised to offer?
COINHOUSE'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 COINHOUSE 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 COINHOUSE 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 COINHOUSE in the EU?
If you transact through COINHOUSE's EEA-authorised entity (COINHOUSE 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 COINHOUSE's terms of service that your contracting entity is COINHOUSE SAS, not a non-EEA affiliate.
Which MiCA-authorised exchanges are alternatives to COINHOUSE?
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 | |
| BANQUE DELUBAC | France | 7 services | |
| GOIN | France | 7 services |
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Frequently asked questions about COINHOUSE and MiCA
Is COINHOUSE licensed under MiCA?
Yes. COINHOUSE 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 COINHOUSE 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 COINHOUSE 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 COINHOUSE'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 COINHOUSE's entry is on this page under 'Sources'.
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