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# CASP (Crypto-Asset Service Provider)

GLOSSARY · BLOCKCHAIN & WEB3

A CASP is a firm authorized under MiCA to provide crypto-asset services across the EU.

WHAT IS IT? · FOR DUMMIES

A CASP is like a travel agency, but for crypto-assets: it is the authorized firm that holds your coins for you, exchanges them, executes your purchases or runs the trading platform. To operate, it has to apply for a license and comply with MiCA rules, just as an agency needs its license to sell travel.

WHAT IS IT? · PRO

A CASP (**Crypto-Asset Service Provider**) is the legal entity authorized under MiCA Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 to provide, on a professional basis, one or more crypto-asset services: custody and administration, operation of trading platforms, exchange, execution of orders, placing, advice or portfolio management, among others.

It requires authorization from the competent national authority and is subject to capital, governance, custody and client protection requirements. It is a figure specific to MiCA; services relating to tokenized financial instruments are instead handled by investment firms under MiFID II.

## 01 / Key points

- A figure defined and authorized by MiCA.
- Requires authorization from the competent national authority.
- Services: custody, trading, exchange, execution, advice, and others.
- Does not cover financial instruments, which are governed by MiFID II.

This entry is informative. It is not legal, tax or investment advice. The rules cited change: check the current version on [BOE](https://www.boe.es) and [EUR-Lex](https://eur-lex.europa.eu).