Europe & regulation
How to check an EU crypto provider's authorisation
Match the entity, website and permitted services rather than relying on a badge.
By Block Claim Group Editorial Team · Published 4 October 2026
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The short answer
Start from an official regulator website, not a register link sent by a salesperson. ESMA's MiCA resources provide information on the central register and national authorities. Search for the legal entity behind the service. A similar name, a copied registration number or a screenshot of a licence is not enough.
What to check and preserve
Compare the domain, address and contact details with the official record. Check whether the authorisation covers the particular service being offered and whether the person contacting you genuinely represents the firm. Clone websites can borrow legitimate credentials while changing the phone number or payment instructions. Contact the recorded firm through a channel you verified independently.
Limits and important distinctions
Registers and warning lists are valuable but not universal fraud detectors. The absence of a warning does not prove a platform is safe. Regulatory status can change, so record the date and source of your check. If a platform refuses to identify its legal entity or discourages independent verification, treat that as a reason to stop.
Checklist
- Find the register from the authority's own homepage.
- Match the legal entity and exact domain.
- Check which services are authorised.
- Keep a dated copy of the result.
Official sources
This article is general educational information, not legal, financial or tax advice. Every situation differs, and no outcome, including recovery of funds, can be guaranteed. Consider speaking with a qualified professional and your local authorities.
AI-assisted educational content based on the linked official sources. It is not individual legal, financial or tax advice. Rules and provider procedures may change.
Written by the Block Claim Group Editorial Team under our editorial policy.
