Where is the official list of MiCA-authorised CASPs?

ESMA publishes the interim MiCA register as CSV files on its website, updated at regular intervals. National competent authorities also maintain public registers. Aggregators like CASP Tracker consolidate CASP entries with passporting and service filters for easier search.

Should I match the app brand or the licensed entity?

Always match the licensed legal entity on the register, not only the consumer trading name. Many EU platforms operate through a named subsidiary (for example, a "EU GmbH" or "Europe Ltd") that holds the MiCA authorisation while the global brand markets the app.

What if a platform is authorised in one EU country only?

That may still be valid. A single MiCA authorisation in any member state can passport services across the EEA if the firm has notified its home NCA under Article 65. Confirm both the home authorisation and that the services you use (custody, exchange, etc.) are listed on the licence.

MiCA guides

How to Check If a Crypto Platform Is Regulated in the EU

Step-by-step guide to verifying MiCA CASP authorisation: official ESMA registers, what to match (entity name, LEI, services), passporting, and red flags when a platform claims EU regulation.

Published 2026-05-23 · CASP Tracker

Five-step verification checklist

Identify the contracting legal entity in the platform's terms (not just the app name).
Search the ESMA interim CASP register or CASP Tracker for that entity or its LEI.
Confirm the authorisation date and home member state (competent authority).
Check that the specific service you use — custody, exchange, transfer, etc. — is on the licence.
If you are in another EU country, verify passporting or a local branch notification where required.

Red flags

Marketing "EU regulated" without naming an authorised CASP entity
Licence cited from a non-EEA jurisdiction presented as MiCA compliance
Only a legacy VASP registration with no MiCA authorisation as the deadline approaches
Services offered (e.g. derivatives or staking) not listed on the CASP authorisation

Use CASP Tracker for ongoing monitoring

CASP Tracker maps authorised entities, passporting footprints, permitted services, and register updates sourced from ESMA and NCAs. Search by country, filter by service type, open a CASP profile for LEI and authorisation details, and subscribe to the weekly bulletin for new listings.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the official list of MiCA-authorised CASPs?: ESMA publishes the interim MiCA register as CSV files on its website, updated at regular intervals. National competent authorities also maintain public registers. Aggregators like CASP Tracker consolidate CASP entries with passporting and service filters for easier search.
Should I match the app brand or the licensed entity?: Always match the licensed legal entity on the register, not only the consumer trading name. Many EU platforms operate through a named subsidiary (for example, a "EU GmbH" or "Europe Ltd") that holds the MiCA authorisation while the global brand markets the app.
What if a platform is authorised in one EU country only?: That may still be valid. A single MiCA authorisation in any member state can passport services across the EEA if the firm has notified its home NCA under Article 65. Confirm both the home authorisation and that the services you use (custody, exchange, etc.) are listed on the licence.