EU MiCA JURISDICTIONS · NETHERLANDS · LAST UPDATED
MiCA-authorised crypto exchanges in Netherlands
Netherlands's national competent authority for MiCA is the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) and De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). This page lists every Crypto-Asset Service Provider authorised in Netherlands and explains how MiCA applies to Netherlands residents.
Which authority issues MiCA authorisations in Netherlands?
MiCA supervision in the Netherlands is shared between the Autoriteit Financiele Markten (AFM) and De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). The AFM is the primary licensing authority; DNB enforces prudential and AML rules. Both have a track record of pre-MiCA crypto enforcement.
| National Competent Authority | Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) and De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) |
|---|---|
| Authority website | www.afm.nl |
| Country code (ISO 3166-1 alpha-2) | NL |
| MiCA-authorised CASPs based here | 2 of 12 in our register |
| Investor compensation scheme | DSI (Dutch investor compensation scheme) cover is limited. |
Which exchanges hold a MiCA authorisation from Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) and De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB)?
All 2 authorised in Netherlands can serve customers across all 30 EEA countries via the MiCA passporting regime, including Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.
| Provider | Authorised on | Authorised legal entity | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitvavo | Bitvavo B.V. | 3 of 10 | |
| Coinmerce | Coinmerce B.V. | 4 of 10 |
Sourced from the ESMA Register of Crypto-Asset Service Providers, retrieved 14 May 2026.
What is MiCA 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. The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), formally Regulation (EU) 2023/1114, came into force across the EU in June 2023 and has been progressively applied since then. From , providers of crypto-asset services to residents of Netherlands must hold a MiCA authorisation from Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) and De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) or another EEA national competent authority, or operate under the passporting regime from a CASP authorised elsewhere in the EEA.
How does the MiCA passporting regime work for Netherlands residents?
Any CASP authorised by an EEA national competent authority can offer services to residents of Netherlands without needing a separate Netherlands authorisation. The home-state regulator (where the entity holds its primary authorisation) remains primarily responsible for ongoing supervision. The host-state regulator (Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) and De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) in the case of Netherlands) receives a passporting notification and can take action under MiCA Title V if domestic consumer protection issues arise.
What if my exchange is not authorised under MiCA?
From , providers offering crypto-asset services to residents of Netherlands without MiCA authorisation are in breach of Regulation (EU) 2023/1114. Existing customers typically retain the ability to withdraw assets, but new deposits, trading, or onboarding may stop. Each exchange communicates its own transition plan ahead of that date.
Sources cited on this page
- ESMA - Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) and Register of CASPs
- Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) and De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 (MiCA)
The Crypto Register is an independent project. It has no commercial relationship with Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) and De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) or any listed exchange. Corrections: our contact page.