Obtain a European Union crypto-asset service provider license through Ireland's MiCA framework — with full EU passporting rights and access to one of the world's premier financial services ecosystems.
Supervised by the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) — Ireland's competent authority for MiCA CASP authorization with published supervisory guidance.
A MiCA CASP license authorizes a company to provide regulated crypto-asset services from Ireland and throughout the European Union through MiCA passporting rights. MiCA became fully applicable to CASPs throughout the EU on 30 December 2024. Authorized activities may include:
One of the most significant advantages of an Ireland MiCA license is the ability to passport authorized crypto services throughout the EU and EEA from a single authorization.
Ireland is home to global asset managers, payment institutions, EMIs, international banks, fintech companies, technology firms, investment funds, and structured finance vehicles.
The Central Bank of Ireland is widely regarded as one of Europe's most sophisticated financial regulators and has established a dedicated MiCA authorization process with published supervisory expectations.
Ireland provides access to SEPA payment infrastructure, EMI partnerships, banking institutions, institutional custodians, payment processors, and treasury service providers.
Ireland hosts significant operations for many of the world's largest technology companies, creating a favorable environment for blockchain, fintech, and digital asset innovation.
Ireland is among the largest fund administration and investment fund jurisdictions globally, making it attractive for tokenized funds, digital asset investment products, and institutional crypto platforms.
MiCA establishes minimum own-funds requirements depending upon the services being provided. Beyond minimum requirements, the Central Bank expects firms to demonstrate sufficient operational resources, governance, risk management, and financial resilience.
€50,000
Practical: €50,000 – €150,000+
Advisory services, portfolio management, order reception/transmission, placement, transfer services.
€125,000
Practical: €125,000 – €500,000+
Custody and administration, crypto-to-fiat exchange, crypto-to-crypto exchange, order execution.
€150,000
Practical: €150,000 – €1,000,000+
Operation of a crypto-asset trading platform.
Launch regulated crypto exchanges serving customers throughout Europe.
Provide safeguarding, custody, and wallet infrastructure services.
Operate regulated brokerage and liquidity businesses.
Support treasury management, settlement, and payment workflows.
Facilitate tokenized securities, private credit, funds, RWAs, and digital investment products.
Offer crypto portfolio management and advisory services.
Serve banks, family offices, hedge funds, and institutional investors.
We provide end-to-end advisory and implementation services for obtaining and operationalizing an Ireland MiCA CASP license.
A MiCA license is only one component of building a successful digital asset business. We assist clients with:
Ireland is one of Europe's most respected financial centers and offers substantial credibility with institutional counterparties.
Ireland is among the largest fund administration jurisdictions globally, attractive for tokenized funds and institutional crypto platforms.
Ireland provides access to highly qualified professionals in financial services, compliance, technology, risk management, banking, and payments.
Many multinational technology, fintech, and financial services firms maintain European headquarters in Ireland.
We advise on crypto, payments, securities, banking, and digital asset regulations globally.
We operate at the intersection of digital assets, banking, payments, compliance, and capital markets.
From licensing and compliance to banking, custody, tokenization, and operational launch — comprehensive implementation support.
The Central Bank of Ireland serves as the competent authority responsible for authorizing and supervising CASPs under MiCA.
Yes. MiCA authorization generally provides passporting rights throughout the EU and EEA.
Depending upon the services offered, MiCA generally requires minimum capital of €50,000, €125,000, or €150,000.
Yes. Industry guidance and Central Bank expectations indicate that firms should maintain meaningful operational presence and substance in Ireland.
Most industry participants estimate approximately 6–12 months depending upon the complexity of the application, business model, and regulator review timelines.
Ireland combines EU passporting rights, a sophisticated financial services ecosystem, global banking connectivity, strong regulatory credibility, and access to institutional counterparties.
Whether you are launching a crypto exchange, custody platform, OTC desk, tokenized asset marketplace, stablecoin infrastructure provider, tokenized fund, or institutional digital asset business — an Ireland MiCA CASP license can provide a powerful gateway into the European market.