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Is Ilirika licensed under MiCA in the European Union?
Ilirika's European entity (ILIRIKA borzno posredniška hiša d.d.) is recorded as an authorised Crypto-Asset Service Provider under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, with its authorisation issued by Slovenia on 20 September 2025.
Verdict: Ilirika appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised CASPs.
| Legal entity | ILIRIKA borzno posredniška hiša d.d. |
|---|---|
| Home Member State | Slovenia |
| National Competent Authority | |
| Authorisation date | |
| Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) | 529900OSVFQK3XISEQ85 |
| Authorised services | Custody, Order execution, Order R&T, Portfolio management on crypto-assets |
Source: ESMA Register of Crypto-Asset Service Providers. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
About Ilirika
Ilirika is the crypto-asset offering of ILIRIKA borzno posredniška hiša d.d., a Slovenian stockbroking house ('borzno posredniška hiša') based at Slovenska cesta 54A in Ljubljana. The firm is a traditional capital-markets operator that also trades stocks, ETFs and bonds through its mobile app, and its website states it has been active since 1994 (32+ years) with, in its own words, 21,000+ active clients and EUR 3.6 billion in assets under custody. It is not itself a bank - for transaction accounts it relies on Banca Intesa Sanpaolo, per the research. Source: ilirika.si
On the crypto side, Ilirika describes a multi-asset service covering 11 cryptocurrencies plus 1 stablecoin (Bitcoin included), with spot trading, custody, a crypto savings pot using monthly direct debit (DCA), and portfolio management. Funding is in EUR via SEPA direct debit from a bank account. According to the research, the company does not advertise a crypto card, staking, or lending. Sources: ilirika.si crypto, Ilirika cryptocurrency list (PDF)
On the legal point: the contracting entity is ILIRIKA borzno posredniška hiša d.d., authorised as a crypto-asset service provider under MiCA and supervised by Slovenia's Securities Market Agency (ATVP). The MiCA authorisation covers custody and administration of crypto-assets, execution of orders, reception and transmission of orders, and portfolio management on crypto-assets. Notably, that list does not include exchange of crypto-assets for funds, exchange of crypto-assets for other crypto-assets, placing, advice, or transfer services - so the licence does not, on its face, cover those activities. The firm appears on the AMF France white list, indicating it can passport its services into France. Sources: AMF France white list, Lietuvos Bankas CASP entry
Which crypto services is Ilirika authorised to offer in the EU?
Under its MiCA authorisation issued by Slovenia, Ilirika (ILIRIKA borzno posredniška hiša d.d.) 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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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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Reception and transmission of orders for crypto-assets on behalf of clients
The exchange can receive your order and pass it to another venue for execution. Brokerage-pattern service, often paired with order execution.
Which services is Ilirika not authorised to offer?
Ilirika's MiCA licence does not cover: Trading platform, Exchange for funds, Exchange for crypto, Placing, Advice, Portfolio mgmt, Transfer services. These services may still be offered by other authorised providers, or by Ilirika 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:
What does this mean for users of Ilirika in the EU?
If you transact through Ilirika's EEA-authorised entity (ILIRIKA borzno posredniška hiša d.d.), 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 Ilirika's terms of service that your contracting entity is ILIRIKA borzno posredniška hiša d.d., not a non-EEA affiliate.
Which MiCA-authorised exchanges are alternatives to Ilirika?
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 Ilirika and MiCA
Is Ilirika licensed under MiCA?
Yes. Ilirika appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised Crypto-Asset Service Providers, with its authorisation issued by the competent authority of Slovenia.
Which EU countries can Ilirika 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 Ilirika 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 Ilirika'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 Ilirika's entry is on this page under 'Sources'.
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