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Is DLT Securities GmbH licensed under MiCA in the European Union?
DLT Securities GmbH's European entity (DLT Securities GmbH) is recorded as an authorised Crypto-Asset Service Provider under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, with its authorisation issued by Germany on 18 December 2025.
Verdict: DLT Securities GmbH appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised CASPs.
| Legal entity | DLT Securities GmbH |
|---|---|
| Home Member State | Germany |
| National Competent Authority | Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) |
| Authorisation date | |
| Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) | 391200EYHDBM1YQI7A32 |
| Authorised services | Exchange for funds, Exchange for crypto, Order execution, Placing |
Source: ESMA Register of Crypto-Asset Service Providers. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
About DLT Securities GmbH
DLT Securities GmbH is a German investment firm, not a consumer crypto exchange. The contracting legal entity is DLT Securities GmbH, established in Germany and supervised by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin). It operates as part of the DLT Finance group, whose public-facing brand (dlt-finance.com) describes its purpose as helping institutions 'drive digital asset adoption in the EU' and serving builders such as retail banks, investment platforms, neobanks and crypto companies, alongside institutional investors including trading banks, asset managers, family offices and high-frequency trading firms. Source: DLT Finance
Its crypto-asset activity is institutional rather than retail. Research summaries describe DLT Securities GmbH as providing multi-asset digital-asset prime brokerage, with custody handled by a separate BaFin-licensed entity, DLT Custody GmbH, and a strategic partnership with Kraken (Payward Ireland) to enable regulated crypto access for German clients. There is no evidence in the available research of a consumer-facing product offering spot trading, savings, staking, a crypto card, or direct EUR/SEPA accounts for retail users. The founding year and specific headquarters city are not disclosed in the available sources beyond the entity being based in Germany. Sources: Kraken, DLT Finance terms
On the regulatory question: the available research identifies DLT Securities GmbH as a BaFin-licensed investment firm, with the group describing its own registration as covering both an investment firm and a crypto custodian. Its formal status as a MiCA-authorised crypto-asset service provider is not confirmed in the available sources, so a positive MiCA authorisation should not be assumed from this record. The activities described in the research are institutional and centre on prime brokerage and custody (custody being handled by the separate DLT Custody GmbH) rather than a general retail-exchange offering. Anyone evaluating the firm should verify its current authorisation and permitted services directly with BaFin or the official EU registers before relying on any specific regulatory permission. Source: DLT Finance
Which crypto services is DLT Securities GmbH authorised to offer in the EU?
Under its MiCA authorisation issued by Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), DLT Securities GmbH (DLT Securities GmbH) 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.
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Placing of crypto-assets
The exchange can underwrite or distribute new crypto-asset issuances. Relevant for primary offerings and structured token launches.
Which services is DLT Securities GmbH not authorised to offer?
DLT Securities GmbH's MiCA licence does not cover: Custody, Trading platform, Order R&T, Advice, Portfolio mgmt, Transfer services. These services may still be offered by other authorised providers, or by DLT Securities GmbH 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 DLT Securities GmbH licensed in Germany?
Germany's BaFin runs a strict, banking-style authorisation model. Trade Republic, which already held a German banking licence, was authorised in April 2025. BaFin previously refused Binance's German licence application in 2023, leading Binance to withdraw from the German market. Source: Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin).
| National Competent Authority | Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) |
|---|---|
| Investor compensation | EdW (compensation scheme for securities firms) plus bank-deposit cover where applicable. |
| Regulatory context | BaFin's banking-style scrutiny is the highest barrier among MiCA NCAs. |
What does this mean for users of DLT Securities GmbH in the EU?
If you transact through DLT Securities GmbH's EEA-authorised entity (DLT Securities GmbH), 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 DLT Securities GmbH's terms of service that your contracting entity is DLT Securities GmbH, not a non-EEA affiliate.
Which MiCA-authorised exchanges are alternatives to DLT Securities GmbH?
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 DLT Securities GmbH and MiCA
Is DLT Securities GmbH licensed under MiCA?
Yes. DLT Securities GmbH appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised Crypto-Asset Service Providers, with its authorisation issued by the competent authority of Germany.
Which EU countries can DLT Securities GmbH 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 DLT Securities GmbH 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 DLT Securities GmbH'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 DLT Securities GmbH's entry is on this page under 'Sources'.
Sources
- ESMA Register of Crypto-Asset Service Providers
- Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin)
- ESMA MiCA Register - DLT Securities GmbH (DLT Securities GmbH)
- DLT Securities GmbH official website
- DLT Finance (DLT Securities GmbH)
- Kraken expands European footprint with German strategic partnership
- Terms of Service DLTxKraken - DLT Finance
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