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Is Newrails licensed under MiCA in the European Union?
Newrails's European entity (Newrails, UAB) is recorded as an authorised Crypto-Asset Service Provider under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, with its authorisation issued by Lithuania on 14 November 2025.
Verdict: Newrails appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised CASPs.
| Legal entity | Newrails, UAB |
|---|---|
| Home Member State | Lithuania |
| National Competent Authority | |
| Authorisation date | |
| Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) | 875500ONK4E5XGIP7O24 |
| Authorised services | Custody, Transfer services |
Source: ESMA Register of Crypto-Asset Service Providers. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
About Newrails
Newrails is a regulated euro-payments and stablecoin platform operated by Newrails, UAB, a Lithuanian company that the research describes as previously named Ambr Payments and registered in Vilnius (Svitrigailos g. 11C, LT-03228). Per the research summary it was incorporated in 2019 and is dual-licensed as an Electronic Money Institution and as a crypto-asset service provider, positioning it as fintech infrastructure for fintechs, neobanks and international businesses rather than as a consumer crypto exchange. On its own site Newrails states it offers direct SEPA and SEPA Instant participation across 36 countries, virtual IBANs, and a euro stablecoin (EURW) that it says it issues 1:1 against an IBAN balance. Sources: newrails.xyz, Bank of Lithuania register
On the licensing question: the contracting legal entity is Newrails, UAB, established in Lithuania and supervised by the Bank of Lithuania. Under MiCA its crypto-asset service authorisation, as recorded in the Bank of Lithuania register, covers two services only: custody and administration of crypto-assets on behalf of clients, and transfer services for crypto-assets. That means the MiCA crypto-asset licence does not, on this record, extend to operating a trading platform, exchanging crypto-assets for funds or other crypto-assets, placing, reception and transmission of orders, advice, or portfolio management. Source: Bank of Lithuania register
A distinction worth flagging for readers: Newrails markets a broader product set than its MiCA crypto-asset authorisation covers. Its euro IBAN, SEPA settlement and e-money activity sit under its separate Lithuanian Electronic Money Institution licence, and the company states the EURW stablecoin is issued by Newrails as a MiCA-compliant token. Those e-money and stablecoin-issuance elements are governed by the EMI authorisation and MiCA's e-money-token rules, which are legally distinct from the two crypto-asset services (custody and transfers) listed above. Claims about specific products, on-chain mechanics and country coverage in this overview are the company's own statements and were not independently verified here. Sources: newrails.xyz, Bank of Lithuania register
Which crypto services is Newrails authorised to offer in the EU?
Under its MiCA authorisation issued by Lithuania, Newrails (Newrails, UAB) 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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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 Newrails not authorised to offer?
Newrails's MiCA licence does not cover: Trading platform, Exchange for funds, Exchange for crypto, Order execution, Placing, Order R&T, Advice, Portfolio mgmt. These services may still be offered by other authorised providers, or by Newrails 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 Newrails in the EU?
If you transact through Newrails's EEA-authorised entity (Newrails, UAB), 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 Newrails's terms of service that your contracting entity is Newrails, UAB, not a non-EEA affiliate.
Which MiCA-authorised exchanges are alternatives to Newrails?
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 Newrails and MiCA
Is Newrails licensed under MiCA?
Yes. Newrails appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised Crypto-Asset Service Providers, with its authorisation issued by the competent authority of Lithuania.
Which EU countries can Newrails 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 Newrails 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 Newrails'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 Newrails's entry is on this page under 'Sources'.
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