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Is Robinhood licensed under MiCA in the European Union?
Robinhood's European entity (Robinhood Europe 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 29 May 2025.
Verdict: Robinhood appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised CASPs.
| Legal entity | Robinhood Europe UAB |
|---|---|
| Home Member State | Lithuania |
| National Competent Authority | |
| Authorisation date | |
| Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) | 254900GTP4UXQO1UMI36 |
| Authorised services | Custody, Order execution, Order R&T, Transfer services |
Source: ESMA Register of Crypto-Asset Service Providers. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
About Robinhood
Robinhood is a consumer crypto-trading service operated in the EU by Robinhood Europe UAB, a Lithuanian company headquartered in Vilnius and a subsidiary of the US-listed broker Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD), which was founded in 2013. Within the EU the service lets retail users buy and sell crypto-assets; Robinhood's own site promotes spot trading of popular coins such as BTC, ETH and SOL and states that it offers more than 65 crypto-assets. Source: Robinhood EU crypto page
On the EU crypto offering, the research indicates multi-asset spot trading with custody and transfer of crypto-assets, settled in EUR with SEPA support via EU passporting from Lithuania. The research does not show savings/DCA, staking, or a crypto card as part of this service. Robinhood's homepage separately markets Classic Stock Tokens and crypto perpetual futures, which it describes as derivative contracts rather than spot crypto-assets, and which therefore fall outside the MiCA crypto-asset service scope described below. Robinhood states on its homepage that it is "trusted by more than 27 million users." Source: Robinhood.com
On the legal point, the contracting entity is Robinhood Europe UAB, which is authorised as a crypto-asset service provider (CASP) under MiCA by its national regulator, the Bank of Lithuania (authorisation code LB002294, valid from 29 May 2025). Under that authorisation the ESMA services listed are custody and administration of crypto-assets, execution of orders, reception and transmission of orders, and transfer services for crypto-assets. The licence does not, on this record, cover services such as exchange against funds as a separate listed activity, placing, advice, or portfolio management of crypto-assets; the derivative products (stock tokens and perpetual futures) are governed under separate financial-instrument rules rather than this MiCA CASP authorisation. Sources: Bank of Lithuania register, AMF CASP white list
Which crypto services is Robinhood authorised to offer in the EU?
Under its MiCA authorisation issued by Lithuania, Robinhood (Robinhood Europe 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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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.
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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 Robinhood not authorised to offer?
Robinhood's MiCA licence does not cover: Trading platform, Exchange for funds, Exchange for crypto, Placing, Advice, Portfolio mgmt. These services may still be offered by other authorised providers, or by Robinhood 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 Robinhood in the EU?
If you transact through Robinhood's EEA-authorised entity (Robinhood Europe 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 Robinhood's terms of service that your contracting entity is Robinhood Europe UAB, not a non-EEA affiliate.
Which MiCA-authorised exchanges are alternatives to Robinhood?
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 Robinhood and MiCA
Is Robinhood licensed under MiCA?
Yes. Robinhood 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 Robinhood 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 Robinhood 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 Robinhood'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 Robinhood's entry is on this page under 'Sources'.
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