MiCA replaced the national crypto regimes of Estonia, Malta and Lithuania; the UK opens FSMA authorisation on 30 September. We work only with regimes that are open today — and we put that in writing before you pay anything.
What each regulator actually accepts today. Updated 8 August 2026.
| Jurisdiction | Regulator | Status | Time to licence | Min. capital | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estonia | Finantsinspektsioon | MiCA CASP | 6–9 mo | € 50–150k | Open → |
| Malta | MFSA | MiCA CASP | 6–8 mo | € 50–150k | Open → |
| Lithuania | Bank of Lithuania | VASP closed 01.01.26 | — | — | Details → |
| United Kingdom | FCA | MLR open | 8–12 mo | n/a | Open → |
| Canada | FINTRAC | MSB open | 2–4 mo | n/a | Open → |
| Singapore | MAS | PSA open | 9–14 mo | S$ 250 000 | Open → |
EU capital depends on the CASP class: € 50k advice and order execution · € 125k custody or exchange · € 150k trading platform (Annex IV, Regulation (EU) 2023/1114).
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