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Is Zebedee Europe B.V. licensed under MiCA in the European Union?
Zebedee Europe B.V.'s European entity (Zebedee Europe B.V.) is recorded as an authorised Crypto-Asset Service Provider under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, with its authorisation issued by Netherlands on 30 December 2024.
Verdict: Zebedee Europe B.V. appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised CASPs.
| Legal entity | Zebedee Europe B.V. |
|---|---|
| Home Member State | Netherlands |
| National Competent Authority | Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) and De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) |
| Authorisation date | |
| Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) | 724500B2I1LR33CAWG54 |
| Authorised services | Custody, Exchange for funds, Transfer services |
Source: ESMA Register of Crypto-Asset Service Providers. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
About Zebedee Europe B.V.
Zebedee Europe B.V. is the European entity of ZBD (Zebedee), a fintech that operates a Bitcoin-focused payments and rewards platform. The wider business is run by Zebedee LLC, a US company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey, with Zebedee Europe B.V. acting as its European statutory entity. Public research describes the consumer-facing product as a Bitcoin wallet built on the Bitcoin Lightning Network for peer-to-peer payments, tipping and instant transfers, alongside an embedded "money layer" used inside games for player rewards, payouts and debit-card features. Sources: ZBD (zbdpay.com), TheBanks.eu entity profile
On the licensing question: yes, Zebedee Europe B.V. is authorised under the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) as a crypto-asset service provider (CASP) in the Netherlands. The contracting legal entity is Zebedee Europe B.V., based in Amsterdam, and its registration is recorded in the Dutch national register under the supervision of De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). The research notes a Chamber of Commerce (KvK) number of 90944127. Source: DNB public register
The MiCA authorisation covers a defined set of crypto-asset services. According to the register data in the research, Zebedee Europe B.V. is authorised for custody and administration of crypto-assets, exchange of crypto-assets for funds, and transfer services for crypto-assets. The licence does not, on this data, extend to other MiCA services such as operating a trading platform, placing crypto-assets, reception and transmission of orders, or providing advice or portfolio management. The product research indicates a Bitcoin-only focus, with no savings, staking or multi-asset offering confirmed, and no EUR/SEPA consumer support explicitly evidenced in the source materials. Sources: DNB public register, TheBanks.eu entity profile
Which crypto services is Zebedee Europe B.V. authorised to offer in the EU?
Under its MiCA authorisation issued by Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) and De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), Zebedee Europe B.V. (Zebedee Europe B.V.) 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 Zebedee Europe B.V. not authorised to offer?
Zebedee Europe B.V.'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 Zebedee Europe B.V. 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 Zebedee Europe B.V. licensed in Netherlands?
The Netherlands historically had one of the strictest pre-MiCA crypto frameworks, with DNB running a stand-alone Wwft register. AFM is the MiCA-designated competent authority. Bitvavo is the dominant Dutch-licensed CASP; many global exchanges previously withdrew from the Dutch market under pre-MiCA pressure. Source: Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) and De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB).
| National Competent Authority | Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) and De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) |
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| Investor compensation | DSI (Dutch investor compensation scheme) cover is limited. |
| Regulatory context | Marketing rules around crypto are particularly strict; AFM has fined non-compliant promotional activity. |
What does this mean for users of Zebedee Europe B.V. in the EU?
If you transact through Zebedee Europe B.V.'s EEA-authorised entity (Zebedee Europe B.V.), 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 Zebedee Europe B.V.'s terms of service that your contracting entity is Zebedee Europe B.V., not a non-EEA affiliate.
Which MiCA-authorised exchanges are alternatives to Zebedee Europe B.V.?
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 Zebedee Europe B.V. and MiCA
Is Zebedee Europe B.V. licensed under MiCA?
Yes. Zebedee Europe B.V. appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised Crypto-Asset Service Providers, with its authorisation issued by the competent authority of Netherlands.
Which EU countries can Zebedee Europe B.V. 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 Zebedee Europe B.V. 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 Zebedee Europe B.V.'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 Zebedee Europe B.V.'s entry is on this page under 'Sources'.
Sources
- ESMA Register of Crypto-Asset Service Providers
- Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) and De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB)
- ESMA MiCA Register - Zebedee Europe B.V. (Zebedee Europe B.V.)
- Zebedee Europe B.V. official website
- DNB public register - Zebedee Europe B.V.
- ZBD (zbdpay.com) - company website
- TheBanks.eu - Zebedee Europe B.V. profile
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