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Is DESKOIN licensed under MiCA in the European Union?
DESKOIN's European entity (DESKOIN 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 28 April 2026.
Verdict: DESKOIN appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised CASPs.
| Legal entity | DESKOIN SAS |
|---|---|
| Home Member State | France |
| National Competent Authority | Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) |
| Authorisation date | |
| Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) | 969500QH6WD4FO79B261 |
| Authorised services | Custody, Exchange for funds, Exchange for crypto, Order execution, Portfolio management, Transfer services |
Source: ESMA Register of Crypto-Asset Service Providers. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
About DESKOIN
DESKOIN is a French consumer crypto-asset platform operated by the company DESKOIN SAS, founded in 2018 and headquartered at 7 Boulevard de la Solidarité, 57070 Metz, France. According to research compiled from public sources, the business is run by its founders Owen Simonin and Julien Henrot-Dias, with the European group Group Olky reported as a strategic investor. The platform describes itself as a service for individuals and professionals to buy, sell and exchange crypto-assets, and on its own website states it serves over 50,000 investors. Sources: deskoin.com, Group Olky announcement
On its asset and product coverage, Deskoin states on its website that it supports more than 120 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana, with purchases by credit card or instant transfer, indicating EUR and SEPA support consistent with its French registration. Research summaries describe additional features such as crypto-asset custody for clients and an automated recurring-purchase (DCA) function. These are the company's own product descriptions rather than independently verified claims. Source: deskoin.com
On the legal point, the contracting entity is DESKOIN SAS, regulated in France by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF). Deskoin states it has obtained MiCA approval as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider, and the AMF register records it as an authorised crypto-asset service provider (PSCA) under MiCA. Per the ESMA-notified scope, its authorisation covers custody and administration of crypto-assets, exchange of crypto-assets for funds, exchange of crypto-assets for other crypto-assets, execution of orders, portfolio management of crypto-assets, and transfer services. Services outside that list - for example operating a trading platform, placing, or reception and transmission of orders - are not covered by this authorisation. Sources: AMF register entry, deskoin.com
Which crypto services is DESKOIN authorised to offer in the EU?
Under its MiCA authorisation issued by Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), DESKOIN (DESKOIN 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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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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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.
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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 DESKOIN not authorised to offer?
DESKOIN's MiCA licence does not cover: Trading platform, Placing, Order R&T, Advice, Portfolio mgmt. These services may still be offered by other authorised providers, or by DESKOIN 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 DESKOIN 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 DESKOIN in the EU?
If you transact through DESKOIN's EEA-authorised entity (DESKOIN 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 DESKOIN's terms of service that your contracting entity is DESKOIN SAS, not a non-EEA affiliate.
Which MiCA-authorised exchanges are alternatives to DESKOIN?
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 | |
| BANQUE DELUBAC | France | 7 services | |
| COINHOUSE | France | 7 services |
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Frequently asked questions about DESKOIN and MiCA
Is DESKOIN licensed under MiCA?
Yes. DESKOIN 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 DESKOIN 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 DESKOIN 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 DESKOIN'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 DESKOIN's entry is on this page under 'Sources'.
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