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Is DEBLOCK licensed under MiCA in the European Union?
DEBLOCK's European entity (DEBLOCK 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 23 May 2025.
Verdict: DEBLOCK appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised CASPs.
| Legal entity | DEBLOCK SAS |
|---|---|
| Home Member State | France |
| National Competent Authority | Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) |
| Authorisation date | |
| Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) | 254900XTUI35BGIBXP21 |
| Authorised services | Exchange for funds, Exchange for crypto, Order execution |
Source: ESMA Register of Crypto-Asset Service Providers. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
About DEBLOCK
Deblock is a consumer money app that combines a euro current account with a self-custody crypto wallet, letting users hold euros and crypto-assets such as Bitcoin, Solana and USDC in one place and spend via a Visa debit card. The contracting entity is DEBLOCK SAS, headquartered at 612 Rue de la Chaude Rivière in Lille, France, with a separate UK entity (Deblock LTD) in London. According to the research, the company was founded in 2023 and is an electronic money institution (not a bank), authorised by the Banque de France / ACPR on 23 November 2023; the app supports EUR and USD with SEPA transfers. Deblock's own marketing site states it is "used by hundreds of thousands of users" and advertises a 4% annual return on the account balance - these are the company's own statements, not independently verified here. Sources: deblock.com, TheBanks.eu EMI register
On the MiCA question: DEBLOCK SAS is registered in France and its competent authority is the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), which holds it as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) under reference A2025-001. The crypto-asset services this authorisation covers are limited to three ESMA-listed services: exchange of crypto-assets for funds, exchange of crypto-assets for other crypto-assets, and execution of orders. In practice this matches the app's spot-exchange model (crypto-to-euro and crypto-to-crypto). Sources: deblock.com CASP disclosure, TheBanks.eu register
What the authorisation does not cover is as important as what it does. The three licensed services do not include custody and administration of crypto-assets on behalf of clients - consistent with the wallet being non-custodial / self-hosted - nor do they include placing, transfer, advice, portfolio management, or operating a trading platform. The research indicates Deblock does not offer custody, savings, staking or recurring-buy (DCA) products. Deblock also notes on its own site that access to decentralised finance services falls outside Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 (MiCA) and is facilitated by a separate entity, Techblock Ltd. Source: deblock.com
Which crypto services is DEBLOCK authorised to offer in the EU?
Under its MiCA authorisation issued by Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), DEBLOCK (DEBLOCK 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.
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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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Execution of orders for crypto-assets on behalf of clients
The exchange can place orders for you on third-party venues (smart-routing). Less common in retail crypto; relevant for brokerage-style services.
Which services is DEBLOCK not authorised to offer?
DEBLOCK's MiCA licence does not cover: Custody, Trading platform, Placing, Order R&T, Advice, Portfolio mgmt, Transfer services. These services may still be offered by other authorised providers, or by DEBLOCK 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 DEBLOCK 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 DEBLOCK in the EU?
If you transact through DEBLOCK's EEA-authorised entity (DEBLOCK 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 DEBLOCK's terms of service that your contracting entity is DEBLOCK SAS, not a non-EEA affiliate.
Which MiCA-authorised exchanges are alternatives to DEBLOCK?
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 DEBLOCK and MiCA
Is DEBLOCK licensed under MiCA?
Yes. DEBLOCK 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 DEBLOCK 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 DEBLOCK 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 DEBLOCK'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 DEBLOCK's entry is on this page under 'Sources'.
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