The Czech National Bank (CNB) has granted its first six authorisations to crypto-asset service providers under the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), from a total of 248 applications received. Further applications will continue to be assessed within MiCA’s statutory deadlines. MiCA licensing has been within the CNB’s remit since 15 February 2025, after the previous national regime ended, and authorised firms become subject to CNB supervision. To use the transitional period allowing continued activity pending a CNB decision, applicants had to file by end-July 2025; from August 2025, MiCA-scope services may no longer be provided by natural persons, with applicants required to be legal entities. The CNB highlighted that authorisation is not an endorsement of crypto-asset investments and that licensing assesses the provider’s risk management, internal controls, organisational arrangements and capital. Once the six decisions become final, the authorised entities will be added to the CNB’s list of regulated entities. Firms that filed on time can continue operating under the transitional regime until the CNB decides, but no later than 1 July 2026.
Czech National Bank 2026-02-11
Czech National Bank issues first six MiCA authorisations for crypto-asset service providers
The Czech National Bank (CNB) has issued its first six authorisations to crypto-asset service providers under the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), from 248 applications. MiCA licensing, under CNB's remit since February 2025, requires applicants to be legal entities and assesses risk management and internal controls. Authorised entities will be added to the CNB's regulated list once decisions are final.