MiCA CASP Licences In Europe In February 2026
This note covers the latest visible MiCA CASP licences in Europe, with a focus on authorisations dated in February 2026. We reviewed the ESMA Interim MiCA Register position published on 12 March 2026 and checked selected national regulator sources to identify where new licences appeared and which jurisdictions are currently leading the market.
MiCA is the EU’s new harmonised regime for crypto-asset services. For operators, it changes the discussion from fragmented local registration models to a more standardised authorisation framework across the Union. That is exactly why monthly changes now deserve attention: each new licence gives the market more data on regulator activity, processing pace, and the jurisdictions where real execution is already visible.
For founders, investors, and groups planning market entry, these numbers are not just statistics. They help assess where a fresh MiCA application may be realistic, where timing pressure is increasing, and whether buying an existing VASP or newly authorised CASP could still be commercially justified. At Legasset, we support both routes: we assist with new licence projects and we also source existing regulated opportunities where the structure is genuinely usable.
This piece focuses on the latest visible authorisations and current regulator activity. Readers who need the broader legal and strategic framework can also refer to our full guide on MiCA in Europe in 2026, which explains the CASP regime, country differences, transition periods, and the practical choice between application and acquisition.
Publish Date
18 Mar 2026
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12 minutes
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Legal News
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EU
ESMA MiCA Register Position As Of 12 March 2026
ESMA states that the Interim MiCA Register is updated weekly and published through CSV-based files on its MiCA page. The latest public update visible there is dated 12 March 2026.
In the public ESMA-derived CASP monitor reviewed for this note, the register view shows 167 entities, 170 rows, and 20 countries. That distinction is useful because the raw public view may include duplicated or structurally split rows, while business readers usually want a cleaner picture of actual authorised firms.
For this note, the cleanest way to present the current position is to separate the raw public count from the dated 2026 entries.
| Metric | Figure |
|---|---|
| Entities visible in the public CASP view | 167 |
| Rows visible in the public CASP view | 170 |
| Countries represented | 20 |
| Dated 2026 authorisations visible in the public list | 22 |
| February 2026 authorisations identified in the public list | 11 |
February 2026 CASP Authorisations Added To The Public MiCA View
We identified 11 CASP entries carrying a February 2026 authorisation date in the current public register view. They are spread across six jurisdictions, with the Czech Republic accounting for more than half of the monthly additions.
| Country | Firms Added In February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Czech Republic | Invity, Anycoin, ILAVO, Pluso, Coinmate, Coinero |
| Germany | Plutos |
| France | HEXARQ |
| Malta | BVNK |
| Netherlands | ARI10 |
| Lithuania | Micar assets / Myriad Capital-linked group |
The February additions visible in the register are therefore concentrated in one jurisdictional jump, with a smaller but still meaningful spread across several established MiCA markets.
Czech Republic Recorded The Largest February 2026 Increase In MiCA CASP Licences
The strongest February movement came from the Czech Republic. The Czech National Bank announced on 11 February 2026 that it had issued its first six MiCA authorisations and had received 248 applications in total.
That instantly moved Czechia from zero visible authorisations to six. For the market, this is one of the clearest signs so far that some regulators have moved from preparatory review into actual issuance volume.
From a commercial angle, Czechia is now a jurisdiction that clients will look at more seriously. Not because six licences alone prove speed or simplicity, but because the regulator has now shown visible output under the MiCA regime.
Germany Continues To Lead MiCA CASP Authorisations In Europe
Germany remains the largest jurisdiction in the current public CASP view, with 50 visible entities. The next group consists of the Netherlands with 23, France with 12, Malta with 12, and Ireland with 11.
These numbers should not be read as a direct ranking of the “best” jurisdictions for a new filing. They show where authorised firms are currently concentrated and where market participants already see a higher density of approved structures.
The Baltic Region Now Looks Very Different From The Legacy VASP Period
The Baltic region used to be associated with a far larger population of crypto-registered firms under older local regimes. Under MiCA, the visible number is materially lower and more selective.
Lithuania’s latest addition was confirmed by the Bank of Lithuania, which announced on 3 March 2026 that Micar assets UAB had received authorisation and that this was the country’s fourth MiCA CASP authorisation (). The same announcement also referenced Finland with five, Latvia with two, and Sweden with one at that time.
This shift is significant for buyers of older crypto structures. A historic VASP registration in the Baltics is no longer enough to infer present-day market value. The real value now depends on transition position, governance quality, banking readiness, and whether the structure offers a realistic route under MiCA.
France Faces A More Pressed MiCA Transition Window
France added HEXARQ in February. The AMF whitelist records HEXARQ SAS with a MiCA licensing date of 5 February 2026.
At the same time, the French timetable is becoming tighter. On 5 February 2026, the AMF reminded existing DASPs that the French transitional period allowing continued operation without MiCA authorisation will end on 1 July 2026. The AMF also noted that a complete file may still require up to four months of review, while incomplete files can extend timing further.
For applicants, France now requires more disciplined planning. For buyers, any French target linked to a legacy DASP position should be assessed with particular attention to transition timing and file completeness.
The Netherlands Continues To Show Strong MiCA CASP Density
The Netherlands added ARI10 in February, bringing the visible public total to 23. The Dutch AFM also confirms on its crypto register page that the register includes CASPs authorised or notified by the AFM or another EU authority, and notes that the Dutch transitional period for the previous crypto provider register ended on 30 June 2025.
This makes the Dutch position especially relevant for operators comparing active MiCA centres. The Netherlands is no longer a market discussed through the lens of earlier national registration alone. It is already one of the most populated MiCA jurisdictions in the current public record.
What February 2026 MiCA Licence Data Suggests For Applicants And Buyers
The February numbers point to a market that is becoming easier to analyse and harder to oversimplify. We now have enough authorisations on the record to compare regulator activity more seriously, but not enough uniformity to assume that one route works for every operator.
For new applicants, the latest register movement helps identify jurisdictions where regulator output is now visible. That can assist with planning, but it does not replace a real filing assessment covering scope, governance, local substance, key personnel, and banking.
For acquisition projects, the message is equally clear. Some existing VASPs and newly authorised CASPs may offer a real shortcut. Others may come with legacy remediation issues, transition pressure, or structural limitations that reduce the commercial advantage. Each target should be reviewed on its own merits, not sold through generic timing claims.
This is where we usually support clients in two parallel ways. We can help structure and manage a fresh MiCA application, and we can also review and source existing regulated targets where an acquisition route appears commercially stronger.
Conclusion On MiCA CASP Licences In Europe In February 2026
The February 2026 data shows a market moving from expectation to evidence. Germany and the Netherlands remain the largest centres in the current public register view, while the Czech Republic produced the most notable monthly change with six first-time MiCA CASP authorisations.
For crypto businesses entering the EU, the current licensing picture is now detailed enough to support better strategic decisions. The key question is no longer only where licences exist, but where the chosen route, whether application or acquisition, can actually be executed with realistic timing and defensible compliance.
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FAQ About MiCA CASP Licences In Europe
How many MiCA CASP licences are visible in Europe now?
In the public ESMA-derived CASP view reviewed for this note, 167 entities are visible across 20 countries as of the position linked to the 12 March 2026 ESMA update. The same public view shows 170 rows, which is why raw row count and entity count should not be treated as identical.
How many MiCA CASP authorisations were added in February 2026?
We identified 11 entries with a February 2026 authorisation date in the public CASP list. These additions appear in the Czech Republic, Germany, France, Malta, the Netherlands, and Lithuania.
Which country added the most MiCA CASP licences in February 2026?
The Czech Republic added the most visible February authorisations, with six. The CNB confirmed on 11 February 2026that it had issued its first six MiCA authorisations and had received 248 applications.
Is France still operating under a MiCA transition period?
Yes. The AMF said that the French transitional period for existing DASPs operating without MiCA authorisation ends on 1 July 2026. It also warned that incomplete files may create further delay beyond the formal review period.
Can an existing VASP still be useful for a MiCA entry strategy?
Sometimes yes. But the answer depends on the jurisdiction, the target’s compliance history, governance, transition position, and whether the structure offers a real operational advantage rather than extra remediation work.
Official Sources on MiCA CASP Licences in Europe
ESMA’s official MiCA hub, including the Interim MiCA Register, weekly update note, and access to the CSV-based public register files.
II. CNB Issues The First Six Authorisations Under MiCA — Czech National Bank
Official Czech National Bank announcement confirming the first six MiCA CASP authorisations and the number of applications received.
III. Authorisation Granted To Micar Assets UAB — Bank Of Lithuania
Official Bank of Lithuania notice confirming Lithuania’s fourth MiCA CASP authorisation and giving a useful regional comparison point.
IV. HEXARQ SAS MiCA Entry — AMF White List
AMF record showing the MiCA-authorised status of HEXARQ SAS and the associated authorisation date.
V. AMF Reminder On The End Of The Transitional Period For DASPs — AMF
Official AMF communication on the end of the French transitional period and the filing timing pressures for legacy providers.
VI. Crypto-Asset Service Providers Register — AFM
AFM register page explaining the Dutch crypto register scope and confirming the end of the previous Dutch transitional regime.
VII. Interim MiCAR Register CASPs Monitor — MoneyViz
Public ESMA-derived monitor used here to review dated CASP entries, country counts, and February 2026 additions in a searchable format.
