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Is COINMATE a.s. licensed under MiCA in the European Union?
COINMATE a.s.'s European entity (COINMATE a.s.) is recorded as an authorised Crypto-Asset Service Provider under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, with its authorisation issued by Czech Republic on 27 February 2026.
Verdict: COINMATE a.s. appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised CASPs.
| Legal entity | COINMATE a.s. |
|---|---|
| Home Member State | Czech Republic |
| National Competent Authority | |
| Authorisation date | |
| Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) | 3157005QCM6Y91CUV844 |
| Authorised services | Custody, Operating a trading platform, Exchange for funds, Exchange for crypto, Transfer services |
Source: ESMA Register of Crypto-Asset Service Providers. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
About COINMATE a.s.
COINMATE a.s. is a consumer cryptocurrency exchange based in the Czech Republic. On its own site the company describes itself as a Czech company and a licensed exchange under the supervision of the Czech National Bank, operating since 2014. Independent research describes it as a Prague-based exchange operated by founders Roman Valihrach (CEO) and Daniel Houska. Sources: coinmate.io, Coinpedia company listing
The platform lets retail users buy and sell crypto-assets, with prices quoted in Czech koruna (CZK) and euro (EUR). Its homepage shows markets such as Bitcoin (BTC), Solana (SOL) and Ripple (XRP), advertises instant deposits from 50 CZK and offers mobile apps on the App Store and Google Play. Research summaries add that the exchange supports multi-asset spot trading (including BTC, ETH, USDT, SOL, LTC, XRP, ADA and DASH) and EUR deposits and withdrawals via SEPA. Sources: coinmate.io, Coinpedia company listing
On the regulatory point, the contracting legal entity is COINMATE a.s., established in the Czech Republic and supervised by the Czech National Bank (CNB) as the national competent authority. Under MiCA, the entity is recorded as authorised for the following crypto-asset services: custody and administration of crypto-assets, operation of a trading platform, exchange of crypto-assets for funds, exchange of crypto-assets for other crypto-assets, and transfer services for crypto-assets. Other regulated services not on this list (for example advice or portfolio management of crypto-assets) are not covered by this authorisation. Source: coinmate.io
Which crypto services is COINMATE a.s. authorised to offer in the EU?
Under its MiCA authorisation issued by Czech Republic, COINMATE a.s. (COINMATE a.s.) 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 COINMATE a.s. not authorised to offer?
COINMATE a.s.'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 COINMATE a.s. under a different regulatory framework (for example, derivatives may fall under MiFID II rather than MiCA). Source: ESMA Register, retrieved 30 June 2026.
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What does this mean for users of COINMATE a.s. in the EU?
If you transact through COINMATE a.s.'s EEA-authorised entity (COINMATE a.s.), 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 COINMATE a.s.'s terms of service that your contracting entity is COINMATE a.s., not a non-EEA affiliate.
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Frequently asked questions about COINMATE a.s. and MiCA
Is COINMATE a.s. licensed under MiCA?
Yes. COINMATE a.s. appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised Crypto-Asset Service Providers, with its authorisation issued by the competent authority of Czech Republic.
Which EU countries can COINMATE a.s. 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 COINMATE a.s. 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 COINMATE a.s.'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 COINMATE a.s.'s entry is on this page under 'Sources'.
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