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Is Webot licensed under MiCA in the European Union?
Webot's European entity (Pionew Ireland Limited) is recorded as an authorised Crypto-Asset Service Provider under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, with its authorisation issued by Ireland on 18 December 2025.
Verdict: Webot appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised CASPs.
| Legal entity | Pionew Ireland Limited |
|---|---|
| Home Member State | Ireland |
| National Competent Authority | Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) |
| Authorisation date | |
| Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) | 984500FD0NZ8949F4363 |
| Authorised services | Custody, Operating a trading platform, Exchange for funds, Transfer services |
Source: ESMA Register of Crypto-Asset Service Providers. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
About Webot
Webot is a consumer crypto-asset exchange operated by Pionew Ireland Limited (Irish company number 723206), which trades as Webot in Europe and is described as part of the Biying group of companies. According to its own materials, the platform offers multi-asset spot trading - including assets such as BTC, ETH, USDT, SOL and others - with built-in automated 'AI trading bots' (for example grid and rebalancing strategies) layered on top of spot execution. Webot states it supports EUR funding via SEPA with 0% deposit fees. Its EU offering does not advertise savings, staking or card products. Sources: blog.webot.com, AMF CASP white list
The company was founded in 2023 and is headquartered in Cork, Ireland (Penrose Two, Penrose Dock, T23 YY09). The contracting legal entity for EU users is Pionew Ireland Limited, which had earlier acquired an Irish VASP registration in 2023 before the MiCA regime applied. Source: Webot EU privacy policy
On the licensing point: Pionew Ireland Limited is authorised as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) under MiCA by the Central Bank of Ireland, with an authorisation date of 18 December 2025, and it appears on the French AMF white list of MiCA-authorised providers via passporting. The ESMA services attached to this authorisation are custody and administration of crypto-assets, operating a trading platform, exchange of crypto-assets for funds, and transfer services for crypto-assets. The licence does not cover services outside that list - for example it does not extend to exchange of crypto-assets for other crypto-assets, portfolio management, advice, or reception and transmission of orders, none of which are included in the authorised services. Sources: AMF CASP white list, Webot EU privacy policy
Which crypto services is Webot authorised to offer in the EU?
Under its MiCA authorisation issued by Central Bank of Ireland (CBI), Webot (Pionew Ireland Limited) 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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Exchange of crypto-assets for funds
The exchange offers crypto-to-fiat (e.g. BTC to EUR) and fiat-to-crypto conversion. Authorisation here implies MiCA's pricing transparency requirements.
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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 Webot not authorised to offer?
Webot's MiCA licence does not cover: Trading platform, Exchange for crypto, Order execution, Placing, Order R&T, Advice, Portfolio mgmt. These services may still be offered by other authorised providers, or by Webot 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 Webot licensed in Ireland?
The CBI's MiCA approach mirrors its strict banking-supervision posture. Kraken's Payward entities chose Ireland for their MiCA authorisation in June 2025. Source: Central Bank of Ireland (CBI).
| National Competent Authority | Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) |
|---|---|
| Investor compensation | Irish Investor Compensation Scheme up to €20,000. |
| Regulatory context | English-speaking, regulator-respected; expensive to establish. |
What does this mean for users of Webot in the EU?
If you transact through Webot's EEA-authorised entity (Pionew Ireland Limited), 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 Webot's terms of service that your contracting entity is Pionew Ireland Limited, not a non-EEA affiliate.
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Frequently asked questions about Webot and MiCA
Is Webot licensed under MiCA?
Yes. Webot appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised Crypto-Asset Service Providers, with its authorisation issued by the competent authority of Ireland.
Which EU countries can Webot 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 Webot 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 Webot'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 Webot's entry is on this page under 'Sources'.
Sources
- ESMA Register of Crypto-Asset Service Providers
- Central Bank of Ireland (CBI)
- ESMA MiCA Register - Webot (Pionew Ireland Limited)
- Webot official website
- AMF white list - Pionew Ireland Limited (MiCA CASP)
- Webot EU privacy policy (MiCA authorisation date and legal entity)
- Webot blog - MiCAR authorisation and company registration
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