EU CRYPTO REGISTER · AUTHORISED · LAST VERIFIED
Is CRYPTO-AM licensed under MiCA in the European Union?
CRYPTO-AM's European entity (MEREAU FINANCE 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 30 June 2026.
Verdict: CRYPTO-AM appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised CASPs.
| Legal entity | MEREAU FINANCE SAS |
|---|---|
| Home Member State | France |
| National Competent Authority | Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) |
| Authorisation date | |
| Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) | 969500USEY22T9ZZRQ98 |
| Authorised services | Advice, Portfolio management on crypto-assets |
Source: ESMA Register of Crypto-Asset Service Providers. Retrieved 5 July 2026.
Which crypto services is CRYPTO-AM authorised to offer in the EU?
Under its MiCA authorisation issued by Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), CRYPTO-AM (MEREAU FINANCE 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.
-
Providing advice on crypto-assets
The exchange can offer personalised investment advice. MiCA's suitability rules apply, similar to MiFID II.
Which services is CRYPTO-AM not authorised to offer?
CRYPTO-AM's MiCA licence does not cover: Custody, Trading platform, Exchange for funds, Exchange for crypto, Order execution, Placing, Order R&T, Portfolio mgmt, Transfer services. These services may still be offered by other authorised providers, or by CRYPTO-AM under a different regulatory framework (for example, derivatives may fall under MiFID II rather than MiCA). Source: ESMA Register, retrieved 5 July 2026.
See other MiCA-authorised exchanges by service:
Why is CRYPTO-AM 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 CRYPTO-AM in the EU?
If you transact through CRYPTO-AM's EEA-authorised entity (MEREAU FINANCE 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 CRYPTO-AM's terms of service that your contracting entity is MEREAU FINANCE SAS, not a non-EEA affiliate.
Which MiCA-authorised exchanges are alternatives to CRYPTO-AM?
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 | |
| NOEMON TECH LTD | Cyprus | 9 services | |
| Bankhaus Scheich Wertpapierspezialist AG | Germany | 9 services |
Related reading
Understand the regulatory context behind CRYPTO-AM's entry on the register:
Frequently asked questions about CRYPTO-AM and MiCA
Is CRYPTO-AM licensed under MiCA?
Yes. CRYPTO-AM 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 CRYPTO-AM 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 CRYPTO-AM 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 CRYPTO-AM'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 CRYPTO-AM's entry is on this page under 'Sources'.
Sources
This page is updated weekly. Last verified . If you believe any information on this page is inaccurate, write to our contact page.