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Is RUFIJI licensed under MiCA in the European Union?
RUFIJI's European entity (RUFIJI CAPITAL SAS) 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 12 June 2026.
Verdict: RUFIJI appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised CASPs.
| Legal entity | RUFIJI CAPITAL SAS |
|---|---|
| Home Member State | France |
| National Competent Authority | Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) |
| Authorisation date | |
| Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) | 969500FUWSKQEO5J7H72 |
| Authorised services | Custody, Order execution, Portfolio management, Portfolio management on crypto-assets, Transfer services |
Source: ESMA Register of Crypto-Asset Service Providers. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
About RUFIJI
RUFIJI is the brand of RUFIJI CAPITAL SAS, a French crypto-asset investment management company. Rather than a self-serve consumer exchange, it offers fully managed (100% piloted) crypto-asset portfolios: on its own site RUFIJI Capital describes itself as a French crypto investment management firm (PSCA) whose analysts handle clients' portfolios from end to end, with risk-graded profiles labelled Prudent, Equilibre and Dynamique. According to research, it operates multi-asset strategies and active on-chain operations such as DeFi swaps, yield farming and staking carried out on behalf of clients, and is positioned toward higher-budget investors (its "Ultra" tier is cited with a 100,000 EUR entry ticket and a 2.49% annual management fee). It is therefore best understood as a regulated managed-portfolio service in EUR, not a retail spot-trading, card or standalone-custody product. Sources: rufiji.capital, RUFIJI Capital company profile
Per the research, the company is operated by RUFIJI CAPITAL SAS, reported as founded in 2023 and headquartered at 66 Avenue des Champs Elysees, 75008 Paris, France. The research also notes a prior French PSAN (digital-asset service provider) registration under number E2023-077, the national regime that preceded the EU-wide MiCA framework. Source: Pappers corporate record
On the legal point, the contracting entity is RUFIJI CAPITAL SAS, and its competent authority is France's Autorite des Marches Financiers (AMF). It appears on the AMF white list of MiCA-authorised crypto-asset service providers, the research citing authorisation number A2026-016. Under that authorisation the firm is registered for the following MiCA crypto-asset services: custody and administration of crypto-assets, execution of orders, portfolio management, portfolio management on crypto-assets, and transfer services. MiCA service types not in this list - such as operating a trading platform, exchanging crypto-assets for funds or for other crypto-assets, placing crypto-assets, or providing reception and transmission of orders - are not covered by this authorisation. Sources: AMF MiCA white list - RUFIJI CAPITAL SAS, rufiji.capital
Which crypto services is RUFIJI authorised to offer in the EU?
Under its MiCA authorisation issued by Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), RUFIJI (RUFIJI CAPITAL SAS) 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 RUFIJI not authorised to offer?
RUFIJI'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 RUFIJI 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 RUFIJI 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 RUFIJI in the EU?
If you transact through RUFIJI's EEA-authorised entity (RUFIJI CAPITAL SAS), 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 RUFIJI's terms of service that your contracting entity is RUFIJI CAPITAL SAS, not a non-EEA affiliate.
Which MiCA-authorised exchanges are alternatives to RUFIJI?
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 | |
| BANQUE DELUBAC | France | 7 services | |
| COINHOUSE | France | 7 services |
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Frequently asked questions about RUFIJI and MiCA
Is RUFIJI licensed under MiCA?
Yes. RUFIJI 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 RUFIJI 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 RUFIJI 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 RUFIJI'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 RUFIJI's entry is on this page under 'Sources'.
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