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Is D2X licensed under MiCA in the European Union?
D2X's European entity (D2X Group N.V.) is recorded as an authorised Crypto-Asset Service Provider under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, with its authorisation issued by Netherlands on 26 March 2026.
Verdict: D2X appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised CASPs.
| Legal entity | D2X Group N.V. |
|---|---|
| Home Member State | Netherlands |
| National Competent Authority | Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) and De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) |
| Authorisation date | |
| Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) | 7245002DD3GNFXPGPP93 |
| Authorised services | Custody |
Source: ESMA Register of Crypto-Asset Service Providers. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
About D2X
D2X is an institutional crypto-derivatives venue, not a consumer exchange. It is operated by D2X Group N.V., a company based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and its core business is a regulated marketplace for cash-settled crypto futures and options aimed at professional and institutional trading firms rather than retail users. On its own site D2X describes itself as a MiFID-regulated exchange holding a Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) licence from the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), and states that it offers crypto derivatives trading seven days a week. Source: d2x.com
The product is derivatives only. D2X states that it offers cash-settled crypto futures and options, with EUR and USD reference pairs on assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana shown on its platform. It does not present itself as a spot exchange, custodial wallet, savings, staking or card provider; instead it says client collateral is held off-exchange in partnership with MiCA-regulated custodians and Tier-1 EU banks. Because cash-settled derivatives traded on an MTF fall under MiFID II rather than MiCA, the trading service itself is supervised as an investment-firm activity, not as a crypto-asset service. Sources: d2x.com, Talos integration note
On the MiCA question specifically: the contracting legal entity is D2X Group N.V., regulated in the Netherlands by the AFM. Under the EU register data, the MiCA authorisation held by this entity covers a single crypto-asset service - custody and administration of crypto-assets on behalf of clients. It does not, on this record, extend to other MiCA services such as operating a trading platform for crypto-assets, exchange of crypto-assets for funds, or order execution, transfer, advice or portfolio management. The derivatives exchange that D2X is best known for operates under its separate MiFID MTF licence, so a user should not read the MiCA entry as authorising D2X's full institutional trading offering. Sources: d2x.com, Circle partner listing
Which crypto services is D2X authorised to offer in the EU?
Under its MiCA authorisation issued by Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) and De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), D2X (D2X Group N.V.) 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.
Which services is D2X not authorised to offer?
D2X's MiCA licence does not cover: Trading platform, Exchange for funds, Exchange for crypto, Order execution, Placing, Order R&T, Advice, Portfolio mgmt, Transfer services. These services may still be offered by other authorised providers, or by D2X 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 D2X licensed in Netherlands?
The Netherlands historically had one of the strictest pre-MiCA crypto frameworks, with DNB running a stand-alone Wwft register. AFM is the MiCA-designated competent authority. Bitvavo is the dominant Dutch-licensed CASP; many global exchanges previously withdrew from the Dutch market under pre-MiCA pressure. Source: Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) and De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB).
| National Competent Authority | Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) and De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) |
|---|---|
| Investor compensation | DSI (Dutch investor compensation scheme) cover is limited. |
| Regulatory context | Marketing rules around crypto are particularly strict; AFM has fined non-compliant promotional activity. |
What does this mean for users of D2X in the EU?
If you transact through D2X's EEA-authorised entity (D2X Group N.V.), 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 D2X's terms of service that your contracting entity is D2X Group N.V., not a non-EEA affiliate.
Which MiCA-authorised exchanges are alternatives to D2X?
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 D2X and MiCA
Is D2X licensed under MiCA?
Yes. D2X appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised Crypto-Asset Service Providers, with its authorisation issued by the competent authority of Netherlands.
Which EU countries can D2X 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 D2X 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 D2X'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 D2X's entry is on this page under 'Sources'.
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