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Is CoinJar licensed under MiCA in the European Union?
CoinJar's European entity (CoinJar Europe Limited) is recorded as an authorised Crypto-Asset Service Provider under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, with its authorisation issued by Ireland on 9 December 2025.
Verdict: CoinJar appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised CASPs.
| Legal entity | CoinJar Europe Limited |
|---|---|
| Home Member State | Ireland |
| National Competent Authority | Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) |
| Authorisation date | |
| Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) | 98450066Q3A1G1A4T786 |
| Authorised services | Custody, Exchange for funds, Exchange for crypto, Transfer services |
Source: ESMA Register of Crypto-Asset Service Providers. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
About CoinJar
CoinJar is a consumer cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2013, operated in the EU by CoinJar Europe Limited, an Irish-registered company. It lets retail users buy, sell, hold and convert digital assets from a single app, and CoinJar states it supports 60+ cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP and Dogecoin. It is a consumer exchange and wallet provider rather than a bank, broker or asset manager. Sources: CoinJar, CoinJar blog – Ireland, We Are Live
In the EU the contracting legal entity is CoinJar Europe Limited, based in Ireland, with the company announcing Dublin as its EU operational hub. CoinJar reports that it first secured VASP registration from the Central Bank of Ireland in November 2024 and that this was upgraded to a full CASP authorisation in December 2025. Separate CoinJar entities serve other markets – CoinJar UK Limited (FCA-registered) and CoinJar Australia Pty Ltd (AUSTRAC) – and those are not the entity covered by the EU authorisation. Sources: CoinJar MiCAR Legal & Regulatory, RTE – CoinJar to set up Dublin office
On the legal point: yes, CoinJar Europe Limited is authorised under MiCA (Regulation (EU) 2023/1114) as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider by the Central Bank of Ireland. The authorisation covers four crypto-asset services: custody and administration of crypto-assets on behalf of clients, exchange of crypto-assets for funds, exchange of crypto-assets for other crypto-assets, and transfer services for crypto-assets. The licence does not extend to services outside that list, so activities such as staking-as-a-service, portfolio management, or advice are not part of this MiCA authorisation. Source: CoinJar MiCAR Legal & Regulatory
Which crypto services is CoinJar authorised to offer in the EU?
Under its MiCA authorisation issued by Central Bank of Ireland (CBI), CoinJar (CoinJar Europe 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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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 CoinJar not authorised to offer?
CoinJar's MiCA licence does not cover: Trading platform, Order execution, Placing, Order R&T, Advice, Portfolio mgmt. These services may still be offered by other authorised providers, or by CoinJar 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 CoinJar licensed in Ireland?
The CBI's MiCA approach mirrors its strict banking-supervision posture. Kraken's Payward entities chose Ireland for their MiCA authorisation in June 2025. Source: Central Bank of Ireland (CBI).
| National Competent Authority | Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) |
|---|---|
| Investor compensation | Irish Investor Compensation Scheme up to €20,000. |
| Regulatory context | English-speaking, regulator-respected; expensive to establish. |
What does this mean for users of CoinJar in the EU?
If you transact through CoinJar's EEA-authorised entity (CoinJar Europe 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 CoinJar's terms of service that your contracting entity is CoinJar Europe Limited, not a non-EEA affiliate.
Which MiCA-authorised exchanges are alternatives to CoinJar?
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 CoinJar's entry on the register:
Frequently asked questions about CoinJar and MiCA
Is CoinJar licensed under MiCA?
Yes. CoinJar appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised Crypto-Asset Service Providers, with its authorisation issued by the competent authority of Ireland.
Which EU countries can CoinJar 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 CoinJar 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 CoinJar'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 CoinJar's entry is on this page under 'Sources'.
Sources
- ESMA Register of Crypto-Asset Service Providers
- Central Bank of Ireland (CBI)
- GLEIF LEI Record - CoinJar Europe Limited (LEI 98450066Q3A1G1A4T786)
- AMF France white list - CoinJar Europe Limited (MiCAR CASP passport from Ireland)
- CoinJar MiCAR Legal & Regulatory
- CoinJar blog - Ireland, We Are Live
- RTE - CoinJar to set up Dublin office
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