MiCA SERVICES
The 10 crypto-asset services defined under MiCA
MiCA Article 3(1)(16) lists ten distinct crypto-asset services. Each requires a separate authorisation. Click through any service to see what it means and which exchanges hold it.
Custody
The exchange holds your crypto in its own wallets, subject to MiCA's segregation rules. 150 of 244 exchanges in our register hold this authorisation.
Trading platform
Operating an order book where users place orders against each other. 1 of 244 exchanges in our register hold this authorisation.
Exchange for funds
Crypto-to-fiat conversion, such as BTC to EUR. 119 of 244 exchanges in our register hold this authorisation.
Exchange for crypto
Crypto-to-crypto conversion, such as BTC to ETH. 100 of 244 exchanges in our register hold this authorisation.
Order execution
Placing orders on third-party venues on behalf of clients. 113 of 244 exchanges in our register hold this authorisation.
Placing
Underwriting or distributing new crypto-asset issuances. 25 of 244 exchanges in our register hold this authorisation.
Order R&T
Receiving and transmitting orders to other venues for execution. 53 of 244 exchanges in our register hold this authorisation.
Advice
Personalised investment advice on crypto-assets. 0 of 244 exchanges in our register hold this authorisation.
Portfolio mgmt
Discretionary management of a crypto portfolio. 0 of 244 exchanges in our register hold this authorisation.
Transfer services
Moving crypto between addresses, including off-platform withdrawals. 138 of 244 exchanges in our register hold this authorisation.