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Is K33 MARKETS as licensed under MiCA in the European Union?
K33 MARKETS as's European entity (K33 MARKETS as) is recorded as an authorised Crypto-Asset Service Provider under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, with its authorisation issued by Norway on 16 June 2026.
Verdict: K33 MARKETS as appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised CASPs.
| Legal entity | K33 MARKETS as |
|---|---|
| Home Member State | Norway |
| National Competent Authority | |
| Authorisation date | |
| Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) | 6367008S3JL8VVP6T689 |
| Authorised services | Custody, Order execution, Transfer services |
Source: ESMA Register of Crypto-Asset Service Providers. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
About K33 MARKETS as
K33 Markets AS is a Norway-based crypto-asset service provider that positions itself as an institutional crypto broker rather than a mass-market consumer exchange. On its own site it presents the service as 'the crypto exchange for businesses and investors,' offering each client a named client manager, request-for-quote order execution, deep liquidity, and direct bank transfers, with trading supported across NOK, USD, EUR, GBP, SEK, DKK, CHF and CAD. The entity is operated by K33 AB (publ), a Sweden-listed research-led digital-assets brokerage (Nasdaq First North, ticker K33) that wholly owns K33 Markets AS. Sources: K33 website, K33 company page
According to research drawing on the company's own disclosures, the business was founded in 2017 (previously known as Kaupang / Kaupang Markets) and is headquartered at Munkedamsveien 45, 0250 Oslo, Norway. The service is described as multi-asset rather than Bitcoin-only and as covering EUR/SEPA alongside the Nordic currencies. The same research indicates K33 Markets does not offer staking, crypto cards, or standalone retail savings products, consistent with its institutional, high-net-worth and family-office focus. Sources: K33 disclosures, Finanstilsynet registry
On the legal point, the contracting entity is K33 MARKETS AS, authorised under MiCA as a crypto-asset service provider by the Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority (Finanstilsynet). The authorisation in the ESMA register covers custody and administration of crypto-assets on behalf of clients, execution of orders for crypto-assets on behalf of clients, and provision of transfer services for crypto-assets. It does not, on the basis of these three services, extend to other MiCA activities such as operating a trading platform, exchanging crypto-assets against funds, placement, reception and transmission of orders, advice, or portfolio management. Sources: K33 MiCA authorisation release, Finanstilsynet registry
Which crypto services is K33 MARKETS as authorised to offer in the EU?
Under its MiCA authorisation issued by Norway, K33 MARKETS as (K33 MARKETS as) 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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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 K33 MARKETS as not authorised to offer?
K33 MARKETS as's MiCA licence does not cover: Trading platform, Exchange for funds, Exchange for crypto, Placing, Order R&T, Advice, Portfolio mgmt. These services may still be offered by other authorised providers, or by K33 MARKETS as 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 K33 MARKETS as in the EU?
If you transact through K33 MARKETS as's EEA-authorised entity (K33 MARKETS as), 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 K33 MARKETS as's terms of service that your contracting entity is K33 MARKETS as, not a non-EEA affiliate.
Which MiCA-authorised exchanges are alternatives to K33 MARKETS as?
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 K33 MARKETS as and MiCA
Is K33 MARKETS as licensed under MiCA?
Yes. K33 MARKETS as appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised Crypto-Asset Service Providers, with its authorisation issued by the competent authority of Norway.
Which EU countries can K33 MARKETS as 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 K33 MARKETS as 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 K33 MARKETS as'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 K33 MARKETS as's entry is on this page under 'Sources'.
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