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Is Confirmo Limited licensed under MiCA in the European Union?
Confirmo Limited's European entity (Confirmo 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 16 December 2025.
Verdict: Confirmo Limited appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised CASPs.
| Legal entity | Confirmo Limited |
|---|---|
| Home Member State | Ireland |
| National Competent Authority | Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) |
| Authorisation date | |
| Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) | 984500F75CJ82D8B7D76 |
| Authorised services | Exchange for funds, Exchange for crypto, Transfer services |
Source: ESMA Register of Crypto-Asset Service Providers. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
About Confirmo Limited
Confirmo Limited is the Irish-incorporated entity of Confirmo, a business-focused crypto-payment gateway rather than a consumer crypto exchange, bank, custodian, broker or asset manager. According to its own website, Confirmo provides stablecoin-first payment infrastructure for merchants and platforms - checkout, deposits and global payouts - supporting assets such as USDC, USDT and USDG. Confirmo states it has been 'powering crypto payments globally' for 12+ years and describes itself as 'MiCA licensed' with enterprise-grade custody protocols; these figures and claims are the company's own statements. Source: Confirmo
The wider Confirmo group traces its founding to 2014. Reporting describes Confirmo as a payment processor with European roots that uses its Irish entity, Confirmo Limited, as its EU regulatory base; the group has been characterised in press coverage as Czech-origin, while a research summary places legal headquarters in Bratislava, Slovakia. Confirmo's service centres on accepting and settling digital-currency payments for businesses, including conversion of crypto to fiat and EUR settlement, rather than retail trading, savings, staking or card products. Sources: The Irish Times, Confirmo - About
On the legal point, the contracting and authorised entity is Confirmo Limited, established in Ireland and supervised by the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) as the national competent authority. Confirmo Limited's MiCA authorisation covers three services: exchange of crypto-assets for funds, exchange of crypto-assets for other crypto-assets, and the transfer of crypto-assets on behalf of clients. The authorisation does not extend to other MiCA services such as custody and administration of crypto-assets on behalf of clients, operation of a trading platform, placing, reception and transmission of orders, execution of orders, advice, or portfolio management. So the answer to whether Confirmo Limited is licensed under MiCA in the EU is yes, for those three specific exchange and transfer services. Source: The Irish Times
Which crypto services is Confirmo Limited authorised to offer in the EU?
Under its MiCA authorisation issued by Central Bank of Ireland (CBI), Confirmo Limited (Confirmo 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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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 Confirmo Limited not authorised to offer?
Confirmo Limited's MiCA licence does not cover: Custody, Trading platform, Order execution, Placing, Order R&T, Advice, Portfolio mgmt. These services may still be offered by other authorised providers, or by Confirmo Limited 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 Confirmo Limited 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 Confirmo Limited in the EU?
If you transact through Confirmo Limited's EEA-authorised entity (Confirmo 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 Confirmo Limited's terms of service that your contracting entity is Confirmo Limited, not a non-EEA affiliate.
Which MiCA-authorised exchanges are alternatives to Confirmo Limited?
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 Confirmo Limited and MiCA
Is Confirmo Limited licensed under MiCA?
Yes. Confirmo Limited 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 Confirmo Limited 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 Confirmo Limited 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 Confirmo Limited'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 Confirmo Limited's entry is on this page under 'Sources'.
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