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Is LEONOD licensed under MiCA in the European Union?
LEONOD's European entity (LEONOD SARL) 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 22 June 2026.
Verdict: LEONOD appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised CASPs.
| Legal entity | LEONOD SARL |
|---|---|
| Home Member State | France |
| National Competent Authority | Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) |
| Authorisation date | |
| Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) | 969500O878F3MGJCYV50 |
| Authorised services | Exchange for funds |
Source: ESMA Register of Crypto-Asset Service Providers. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
About LEONOD
LEONOD is the consumer-facing crypto service operated by LEONOD SARL, a French digital-asset service provider rather than a bank, custodian or asset manager. According to research compiled from the AMF register and a Perplexity summary, the business focuses on a single offering - the spot purchase and sale of Bitcoin against legal tender, with EUR and SEPA support - and is described as registered in France with a French headquarters. The summary notes it does not provide custody, savings/DCA, staking or card products. Source: AMF white list (DASP/CASP)
On the legal question, the contracting entity is LEONOD SARL, a French limited company. Its national regulator is the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), which lists the firm on its white list of registered digital-asset service providers in France. Under the EU framework, France's AMF is the competent authority responsible for authorising and supervising crypto-asset service providers established in the country. Source: AMF white list (DASP/CASP)
As recorded in the ESMA-derived service data, the MiCA authorisation for LEONOD covers one crypto-asset service only: the exchange of crypto-assets for funds. That means the licence permits buying and selling crypto for EUR or other fiat currency. It does not, on this record, extend to custody and administration of crypto-assets, operating a trading platform, the exchange of crypto-assets for other crypto-assets, transfer services, portfolio management, placing, reception and transmission of orders, advice, or other MiCA services. Anyone relying on this profile for a financial decision should confirm the current scope directly in the official EU register. Sources: EU MiCA CASP register, AMF white list
Which crypto services is LEONOD authorised to offer in the EU?
Under its MiCA authorisation issued by Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), LEONOD (LEONOD SARL) 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.
Which services is LEONOD not authorised to offer?
LEONOD's MiCA licence does not cover: Custody, Trading platform, Exchange for crypto, Order execution, Placing, Order R&T, Advice, Portfolio mgmt, Transfer services. These services may still be offered by other authorised providers, or by LEONOD 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 LEONOD 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 LEONOD in the EU?
If you transact through LEONOD's EEA-authorised entity (LEONOD SARL), 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 LEONOD's terms of service that your contracting entity is LEONOD SARL, not a non-EEA affiliate.
Which MiCA-authorised exchanges are alternatives to LEONOD?
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 LEONOD and MiCA
Is LEONOD licensed under MiCA?
Yes. LEONOD 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 LEONOD 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 LEONOD 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 LEONOD'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 LEONOD's entry is on this page under 'Sources'.
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