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Is zerohash europe licensed under MiCA in the European Union?
zerohash europe's European entity (zerohash 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 29 October 2025.
Verdict: zerohash europe appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised CASPs.
| Legal entity | zerohash 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) | 724500G7QSOMFR1GQA47 |
| Authorised services | Custody, Operating a trading platform, Exchange for funds, Exchange for crypto, Transfer services |
Source: ESMA Register of Crypto-Asset Service Providers. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
About zerohash europe
Yes, Zero Hash operates a MiCA-authorised entity in the EU. The contracting legal entity is zerohash europe B.V., which holds an authorisation as a crypto-asset service provider (CASP) under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation from the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM). This is not a consumer-facing crypto exchange or app. Zero Hash describes itself as crypto, stablecoin, and tokenisation infrastructure that enables banks, brokerages, and fintechs to launch digital-asset products, meaning the regulated services are delivered to business partners rather than directly to retail users. Zero Hash states it has settled more than $65B in volume, supports 100+ assets, and reaches 7M+ end customers through its partners. Sources: zerohash.com/eu, AMF CASP white list
The Zero Hash group is a US-based infrastructure provider reported to have been founded in 2017, operating in Europe through its Dutch subsidiary zerohash europe B.V., which has its statutory seat in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Research indicates the platform supports a multi-asset range, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital assets and stablecoins, and that it provides EUR and SEPA fiat rails through a separate Electronic Money Institution (EMI) authorisation supervised by De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). The EMI permission covers e-money and payment services and is distinct from the MiCA crypto-asset authorisation described here. Sources: Zero Hash FAQ, DNB public register
Under its MiCA licence, zerohash europe B.V. is authorised for five crypto-asset services on the ESMA list: custody and administration of crypto-assets on behalf of clients, operating a trading platform for crypto-assets, exchange of crypto-assets for funds, exchange of crypto-assets for other crypto-assets, and transfer services for crypto-assets on behalf of clients. The authorisation does not, on the basis of this services list, extend to other MiCA activities such as providing advice on crypto-assets, portfolio management of crypto-assets, placing of crypto-assets, or reception and transmission of client orders. As an AFM-authorised CASP, the entity can passport these services across the EEA. Anyone evaluating the licence should confirm the current scope and any passporting status directly on the AFM and ESMA registers, since authorisations can change. Sources: Zero Hash MiCA announcement, AMF CASP white list
Which crypto services is zerohash europe authorised to offer in the EU?
Under its MiCA authorisation issued by Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) and De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), zerohash europe (zerohash 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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Exchange of crypto-assets for other crypto-assets
The exchange offers crypto-to-crypto trading (e.g. BTC to ETH). Required for most spot trading pairs not denominated in fiat.
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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 zerohash europe not authorised to offer?
zerohash europe's MiCA licence does not cover: Trading platform, Order execution, Placing, Order R&T, Advice, Portfolio mgmt. These services may still be offered by other authorised providers, or by zerohash europe under a different regulatory framework (for example, derivatives may fall under MiFID II rather than MiCA). Source: ESMA Register, retrieved 30 June 2026.
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Why is zerohash europe 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) |
|---|---|
| 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 zerohash europe in the EU?
If you transact through zerohash europe's EEA-authorised entity (zerohash 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 zerohash europe's terms of service that your contracting entity is zerohash europe B.V., not a non-EEA affiliate.
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Frequently asked questions about zerohash europe and MiCA
Is zerohash europe licensed under MiCA?
Yes. zerohash europe 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 zerohash europe 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 zerohash europe 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 zerohash europe'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 zerohash europe'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 - zerohash europe (zerohash europe B.V.)
- zerohash europe official website
- AMF (France) MiCA/CASP white list - zerohash europe bv
- DNB public register - zerohash europe B.V. (EMI)
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