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Is Volksbank Schwarzwald-Donau-Neckar eG licensed under MiCA in the European Union?
Volksbank Schwarzwald-Donau-Neckar eG's European entity (Volksbank Schwarzwald-Donau-Neckar eG) is recorded as an authorised Crypto-Asset Service Provider under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, with its authorisation issued by Germany on 2 July 2026.
Verdict: Volksbank Schwarzwald-Donau-Neckar eG appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised CASPs.
| Legal entity | Volksbank Schwarzwald-Donau-Neckar eG |
|---|---|
| Home Member State | Germany |
| National Competent Authority | Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) |
| Authorisation date | |
| Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) | 5299009ADJ9XFQVUKZ50 |
| Authorised services | Order execution |
Source: ESMA Register of Crypto-Asset Service Providers. Retrieved 18 July 2026.
Which crypto services is Volksbank Schwarzwald-Donau-Neckar eG authorised to offer in the EU?
Under its MiCA authorisation issued by Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), Volksbank Schwarzwald-Donau-Neckar eG (Volksbank Schwarzwald-Donau-Neckar eG) 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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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.
Which services is Volksbank Schwarzwald-Donau-Neckar eG not authorised to offer?
Volksbank Schwarzwald-Donau-Neckar eG's MiCA licence does not cover: Custody, Trading platform, Exchange for funds, Exchange for crypto, Placing, Order R&T, Advice, Portfolio mgmt, Transfer services. These services may still be offered by other authorised providers, or by Volksbank Schwarzwald-Donau-Neckar eG under a different regulatory framework (for example, derivatives may fall under MiFID II rather than MiCA). Source: ESMA Register, retrieved 18 July 2026.
See other MiCA-authorised exchanges by service:
Why is Volksbank Schwarzwald-Donau-Neckar eG licensed in Germany?
Germany's BaFin runs a strict, banking-style authorisation model. Trade Republic, which already held a German banking licence, was authorised in April 2025. BaFin previously refused Binance's German licence application in 2023, leading Binance to withdraw from the German market. Source: Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin).
| National Competent Authority | Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) |
|---|---|
| Investor compensation | EdW (compensation scheme for securities firms) plus bank-deposit cover where applicable. |
| Regulatory context | BaFin's banking-style scrutiny is the highest barrier among MiCA NCAs. |
What does this mean for users of Volksbank Schwarzwald-Donau-Neckar eG in the EU?
If you transact through Volksbank Schwarzwald-Donau-Neckar eG's EEA-authorised entity (Volksbank Schwarzwald-Donau-Neckar eG), 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 Volksbank Schwarzwald-Donau-Neckar eG's terms of service that your contracting entity is Volksbank Schwarzwald-Donau-Neckar eG, not a non-EEA affiliate.
Which MiCA-authorised exchanges are alternatives to Volksbank Schwarzwald-Donau-Neckar eG?
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 | |
| NOEMON TECH LTD | Cyprus | 9 services | |
| Bankhaus Scheich Wertpapierspezialist AG | Germany | 9 services |
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Frequently asked questions about Volksbank Schwarzwald-Donau-Neckar eG and MiCA
Is Volksbank Schwarzwald-Donau-Neckar eG licensed under MiCA?
Yes. Volksbank Schwarzwald-Donau-Neckar eG appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised Crypto-Asset Service Providers, with its authorisation issued by the competent authority of Germany.
Which EU countries can Volksbank Schwarzwald-Donau-Neckar eG 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 Volksbank Schwarzwald-Donau-Neckar eG 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 Volksbank Schwarzwald-Donau-Neckar eG'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 Volksbank Schwarzwald-Donau-Neckar eG's entry is on this page under 'Sources'.
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