Who?
The exact legal entity.
REGULATORY STATUS
Check Before You Trust
A company's website is not the same as a regulatory register.
Start with the six checks
When a business claims to be regulated, verify:
01 / THE DETAILS
Six checks for a clearer picture
Where?
The jurisdiction in which it is established.
By whom?
The relevant competent authority.
For what?
The specific services authorised.
Since when?
The relevant authorisation or registration date, where available.
Under what framework?
MiCA, another EU financial-services regime, national law or another legal basis.
02 / THE DETAILS
Common Claims Requiring Verification
Be cautious when a website uses terms such as:
- "EU regulated"
- "MiCA licensed"
- "MiCA approved"
- "European licensed"
- "Government approved"
- "AMLA certified"
- "ESMA approved"
Such terminology does not establish legal status by itself.
Official regulatory sources should be consulted.