Capital Requirements for CASP Licensing
- March 21, 2025
- Posted by: marek
- Category: EU Regulations
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Capital Requirements for CASP Licensing
The amount of initial capital required for a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) depends on the range of services the company intends to offer. These capital thresholds are designed to ensure financial stability and the provider’s ability to operate responsibly within the regulated market.
Below is a breakdown of the minimum capital requirements by service class:
| Service Class | Authorized Crypto Services | Minimum Capital Required |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | CASPs offering one or more of the following: – Executing client orders – Placement of crypto-assets – Facilitating crypto-asset transfers on behalf of clients – Receiving and forwarding client orders – Providing investment advice on crypto-assets – Managing client crypto portfolios | EUR 50,000 |
| Class 2 | CASPs offering Class 1 services and any of the following: – Custody and safekeeping of crypto-assets for clients – Exchanging crypto-assets for fiat currencies – Exchanging one crypto-asset for another | EUR 125,000 |
| Class 3 | CASPs offering Class 2 services plus: – Operating a trading platform for crypto-assets | EUR 150,000 |
These capital thresholds serve as a financial safeguard and are a core component of MiCA’s prudential framework for regulated crypto service providers.