Quick answer
The MiCA CASP register is part of ESMA’s central MiCA register. It lists authorised Crypto-Asset Service Providers and other MiCA-related datasets supplied by national competent authorities and the European Banking Authority.
It is useful for verification, but it is not an endorsement, tax opinion or guarantee that a provider is suitable for a user’s situation.
What ESMA publishes
ESMA’s interim MiCA register includes CSV files for:
- white papers for crypto-assets other than ARTs and EMTs;
- issuers of asset-referenced tokens;
- issuers of e-money tokens;
- authorised crypto-asset service providers;
- non-compliant entities providing crypto-asset services.
ESMA says the interim register is updated at regular intervals and reflects information received from competent authorities.
How to use the register safely
1. Search for the legal entity, not only the brand name.
2. Check the jurisdiction and competent authority.
3. Review the service categories.
4. Check whether the provider appears in non-compliant lists.
5. Keep a dated screenshot or export when making compliance-sensitive records.
Why this matters for tax records
MiCA status does not calculate tax. But if a platform delists assets, changes EU access or appears in a register, users may need cleaner records:
- exports before moving funds;
- transaction hashes;
- evidence of forced swaps or delistings;
- fiat entry and exit trail;
- notes linking old and new accounts.
FAQ
Is the ESMA MiCA register official?
Yes, ESMA publishes the interim MiCA register from information provided by competent authorities.
Does a CASP listing mean CTD recommends the provider?
No. A register entry is not an endorsement.
Is CASP status the same as tax compliance?
No. CASP status is regulatory. Tax reporting and user record keeping are separate questions.
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