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. 13 of 13 exchanges in our register hold this authorisation.
Trading platform
Operating an order book where users place orders against each other. 5 of 13 exchanges in our register hold this authorisation.
Exchange for funds
Crypto-to-fiat conversion, such as BTC to EUR. 11 of 13 exchanges in our register hold this authorisation.
Exchange for crypto
Crypto-to-crypto conversion, such as BTC to ETH. 11 of 13 exchanges in our register hold this authorisation.
Order execution
Placing orders on third-party venues on behalf of clients. 8 of 13 exchanges in our register hold this authorisation.
Placing
Underwriting or distributing new crypto-asset issuances. 8 of 13 exchanges in our register hold this authorisation.
Order R&T
Receiving and transmitting orders to other venues for execution. 7 of 13 exchanges in our register hold this authorisation.
Advice
Personalised investment advice on crypto-assets. 0 of 13 exchanges in our register hold this authorisation.
Portfolio mgmt
Discretionary management of a crypto portfolio. 0 of 13 exchanges in our register hold this authorisation.
Transfer services
Moving crypto between addresses, including off-platform withdrawals. 13 of 13 exchanges in our register hold this authorisation.