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.