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Is Tradu licensed under MiCA in the European Union?
Tradu's European entity (Stratos Europe Ltd) is recorded as an authorised Crypto-Asset Service Provider under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, with its authorisation issued by Cyprus on 14 October 2025.
Verdict: Tradu appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised CASPs.
| Legal entity | Stratos Europe Ltd |
|---|---|
| Home Member State | Cyprus |
| National Competent Authority | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Authorisation date | |
| Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) | 549300LZMQXXYV4JJ603 |
| Authorised services |
Source: ESMA Register of Crypto-Asset Service Providers. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
About Tradu
Tradu is the consumer trading brand of Stratos Group, owned by Jefferies Financial Group, which Tradu's own EU site describes as "a Fortune 1000, NYSE-listed company." The platform markets multi-asset trading to retail clients, with its EU pages prominently featuring US-listed stocks and CFDs (carrying the standard disclosure that "68% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider"). Alongside these instruments, Tradu offers crypto-asset trading, and it is the crypto-asset side of the business that falls within the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regime. Sources: Tradu EU site
For MiCA purposes, the contracting legal entity is Stratos Europe Limited, established in Cyprus and supervised by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC). According to research drawing on the French AMF white list of authorised crypto-asset service providers (CASPs), Stratos Europe Limited appears as a MiCA-authorised CASP, with its CySEC authorisation passported into France via the AMF. This places the MiCA licence with the Cyprus entity and its national regulator (CySEC), rather than with any UK or US affiliate of the Stratos / Jefferies group. Sources: AMF white list - Stratos Europe Limited
On the specific services covered, the research indicates the authorisation extends to custody and administration of crypto-assets, exchange of crypto-assets for funds (crypto-to-fiat), and exchange of crypto-assets for other crypto-assets (crypto-to-crypto). The structured ESMA services field in the source data was empty, so this list reflects the AMF-register-based research rather than a confirmed ESMA service enumeration, and readers should verify the exact authorised services and any conditions directly on the CySEC and ESMA registers. Where Tradu also offers leveraged crypto CFDs or other derivatives, those instruments are regulated under MiFID rather than MiCA and are not covered by the CASP authorisation itself. Sources: AMF white list - Stratos Europe Limited, Tradu EU site
Which crypto services is Tradu authorised to offer in the EU?
Under its MiCA authorisation issued by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Tradu (Stratos Europe Ltd) is approved to provide the following services to EEA residents. Each service is defined in Article 3(1)(16) of Regulation (EU) 2023/1114.
Which services is Tradu not authorised to offer?
Tradu's MiCA licence does not cover: Custody, Trading platform, Exchange for funds, 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 Tradu under a different regulatory framework (for example, derivatives may fall under MiFID II rather than MiCA). Source: ESMA Register, retrieved 30 June 2026.
Why is Tradu licensed in Cyprus?
CySEC has a long history in fintech and CFD broker regulation; the Cyprus framework appeals to firms targeting retail with marketing-heavy models. Revolut's Digital Assets entity authorised here in October 2025. Source: Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC).
| National Competent Authority | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
|---|---|
| Investor compensation | Cyprus Investor Compensation Fund up to €20,000. |
| Regulatory context | Long history with CFDs and retail-targeted financial products. |
What does this mean for users of Tradu in the EU?
If you transact through Tradu's EEA-authorised entity (Stratos Europe Ltd), 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 Tradu's terms of service that your contracting entity is Stratos Europe Ltd, not a non-EEA affiliate.
Which MiCA-authorised exchanges are alternatives to Tradu?
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 Tradu and MiCA
Is Tradu licensed under MiCA?
Yes. Tradu appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised Crypto-Asset Service Providers, with its authorisation issued by the competent authority of Cyprus.
Which EU countries can Tradu 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 Tradu 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 Tradu'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 Tradu's entry is on this page under 'Sources'.
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