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Bitonic

NL · bitonic.nl

Does Bitonic have a MiCA licence?

✓ Authorised · MiCA CASP

Yes. Bitonic holds a MiCA crypto-asset service provider (CASP) authorisation — regulated by Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) in Netherlands, listed in the official ESMA register. Through MiCA passporting it may legally serve clients across the EU/EEA (30 countries).

Licence details
Licence status✓ Authorised (MiCA CASP)
Legal entityBitonic B.V.
Home regulatorAuthority for the Financial Markets (AFM)
Country of authorisation Netherlands
Official websitebitonic.nl
SourceESMA MiCA register
Licensed crypto services (4)
Custody & administration of crypto-assets
Safekeeping and administration of crypto-assets on behalf of clients.
Exchange of crypto-assets for funds
Exchanging crypto-assets for fiat currency.
Execution of orders on behalf of clients
Executing buy/sell orders for crypto-assets for clients.
Transfer services for crypto-assets
Transferring crypto-assets on behalf of clients.
Where you can use Bitonic · EU/EEA passporting (30)

A MiCA authorisation passports across the whole EU/EEA, so Bitonic may legally serve clients in:

Austria Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czechia Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Romania Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden
✦ Sentiment OverviewSample

Bitonic is still building its public rating profile. Recent media coverage is mixed, led by "Regulators scrutinise Bitonic over compliance controls".

In the media

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The Verge

Regulators scrutinise Bitonic over compliance controls

The Verge · 3d ago

Authorities are reviewing Bitonic's anti-fraud and onboarding processes, part of broader oversight of fast-growing digital banks.

Finextra

Bitonic expands into new markets with local licences

Finextra · 2w ago

The fintech confirmed it has secured regulatory approval to operate in additional countries, deepening its European and global footprint.

TechCrunch

Bitonic partners on new payments feature

TechCrunch · 3w ago

Bitonic announced a partnership to broaden its payments capabilities, as competition among neobanks intensifies.

The Verge

Bitonic reports strong customer growth as revenue climbs

The Verge · 3w ago

Bitonic said active customers rose sharply over the past year, with the company pointing to new markets and product launches as key drivers.

Bloomberg

Bitonic outage briefly disrupts payments for some users

Bloomberg · 4w ago

A short-lived technical issue affected a subset of Bitonic customers; the company said service was restored and funds were unaffected.

Latest from social

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BitonicLinkedIn· 2d ago · Jul 18, 2026

Travelling this summer? Spend abroad with no hidden fees and real exchange rates.

2.1K💬 9053
BitonicLinkedIn· 1w ago · Jul 10, 2026

New in the Bitonic app: a faster, cleaner way to manage your money. Update to the latest version to try it.

1.9K💬 5666
BitonicLinkedIn· 2w ago · Jul 4, 2026

Your feedback shapes what we build next. Tell us what you'd love to see — we're listening.

2.5K💬 17231
BitonicLinkedIn· 3w ago · Jun 26, 2026

Travelling this summer? Spend abroad with no hidden fees and real exchange rates.

3.1K💬 222100

What people are saying

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Elena FischerFacebook· today

Great thread on how Bitonic is rethinking cross-border payments. Worth a read for anyone in fintech.

Nora Lindqvistu/noralindqvisReddit· 4d ago

Switched to Bitonic and honestly not looking back. The fee transparency alone is worth it.

Marcus Bell@marcusbellX· 1w ago

Bitonic's customer service left me hanging on a frozen account. Not a great look.

Marcus Bell@marcusbellX· 1w ago

Bitonic's customer service left me hanging on a frozen account. Not a great look.

Elena Fischer@elenafischerX· 2w ago

Mixed feelings on Bitonic lately — love the product, but the latest update changed a flow I relied on.

Frequently asked questions

Does Bitonic have a MiCA licence?

Yes. Bitonic holds a MiCA crypto-asset service provider (CASP) authorisation, regulated by Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) in Netherlands and listed in the official ESMA register.

Who regulates Bitonic in the EU?

Bitonic's EU activity is authorised and supervised by Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), its home national competent authority under MiCA.

Which crypto services is Bitonic licensed for?

Under MiCA, Bitonic is authorised for: Custody & administration of crypto-assets, Exchange of crypto-assets for funds, Execution of orders on behalf of clients, Transfer services for crypto-assets.

In which countries can I legally use Bitonic?

A MiCA authorisation passports across the whole EU/EEA, so Bitonic may legally serve clients in all 30 EU/EEA member states.

Is Bitonic in the ESMA register?

Yes. Bitonic appears in ESMA's official register of authorised MiCA crypto-asset service providers, recorded under Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM).

Is a MiCA licence the same as a CASP licence?

Yes. MiCA (MiCAR) is the EU regulation; a CASP (crypto-asset service provider) is a firm it licenses. "MiCA register", "CASP register" and "ESMA register" all refer to the same official list.

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