The Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority has granted Firi AS authorization to provide crypto asset services under MiCA Article 63. Firi is the first crypto asset service provider operating a trading platform for crypto assets to receive authorization under that provision. The authorization applies from 22 May 2026. The licence permits Firi to provide custody and administration of crypto assets on behalf of clients, operate a trading platform for crypto assets, exchange crypto assets for funds and for other crypto assets, execute orders related to crypto assets on behalf of clients, and provide services related to the transfer of crypto assets on behalf of clients.
Norwegian Finanstilsynet2026-05-29
Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority authorizes Firi as first MiCA crypto asset service provider to operate a trading platform
The Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority has authorised Firi AS to provide crypto asset services under Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) Article 63, effective 22 May 2026. Firi is the first trading platform operator for crypto assets to receive authorisation under this provision and may offer custody, trading platform operation, exchange, order execution and transfer services for crypto assets on behalf of clients.