# Advice on crypto-assets

Source page: https://protegra.io/licensing/activities/crypto-advice/

Providing personalised recommendations to a client regarding crypto-asset transactions or services requires a crypto-asset service provider (CASP) authorisation under MiCA Article 3(1)(16)(h) and 3(1)(24). EU authorisation grants passporting rights across all member states. Firms must perform suitability assessments, evaluate client risk tolerance and disclose conflicts of interest before delivering recommendations.

## Definition

Giving personalised recommendations to a client about transactions in crypto-assets or the use of crypto-asset services.

- MiCA, Art. 3(1)(16)(h) and 3(1)(24): [official text](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/1114/oj)

## Which licence you need

Licence families that typically permit this activity:

- [Crypto-asset service provider (MiCA CASP)](https://protegra.io/licensing/licences/casp-mica/)

- [CASP · CyprusNotification by financial entities providing crypto-asset services under MiCAR Article 60CySEC](https://protegra.io/licensing/licences/casp-mica/cyprus-art60/)
- [CASP · CyprusCrypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) authorisation under MiCAR Article 63CySEC](https://protegra.io/licensing/licences/casp-mica/cyprus/)
- [CASP · Czech RepublicCrypto-Asset Service Provider authorisation under MiCA and Act No. 31/2025 Coll. (povolení k činnosti poskytovatele služeb souvisejících s kryptoaktivy)CNB](https://protegra.io/licensing/licences/casp-mica/czech-republic/)
- [VASP · Dubai (VARA)Virtual Asset Advisory Services LicenceVARA](https://protegra.io/licensing/licences/vasp/dubai-advisory/)
- [CASP · EstoniaAuthorisation to operate as a crypto-asset service provider under MiCAFI](https://protegra.io/licensing/licences/casp-mica/estonia/)
- [CASP · FrancePrestataire de services sur crypto-actifs (PSCA) / Crypto-asset service provider authorization under EU MiCA RegulationAMF](https://protegra.io/licensing/licences/casp-mica/france/)
- [CASP · GermanyCrypto-asset service provider licence (Zulassung als Anbieter von Kryptowerte-Dienstleistungen nach Art. 59 MiCAR / KMAG)BaFin](https://protegra.io/licensing/licences/casp-mica/germany/)
- [CASP · IrelandCrypto-Asset Service Provider AuthorisationCBI](https://protegra.io/licensing/licences/casp-mica/ireland/)
- [CASP · ItalyFornitore di servizi per le cripto-attività / Crypto-asset service provider (CASP) authorizationCONSOB](https://protegra.io/licensing/licences/casp-mica/italy/)
- [CASP · LatviaCrypto-asset service provider licence under MiCALB](https://protegra.io/licensing/licences/casp-mica/latvia/)
- [CASP · LithuaniaCrypto-asset service provider licenceLB](https://protegra.io/licensing/licences/casp-mica/lithuania/)
- [CASP · LuxembourgCrypto-asset service provider authorisation under MiCA RegulationCSSF](https://protegra.io/licensing/licences/casp-mica/luxembourg/)
- [CASP · MaltaCrypto-Asset Service Provider authorisation under Regulation (EU) 2023/1114MFSA](https://protegra.io/licensing/licences/casp-mica/malta/)
- [CASP · NetherlandsCrypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) authorisation under Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 (MiCA)AFM](https://protegra.io/licensing/licences/casp-mica/netherlands/)
- [CASP · PolandCrypto-Asset Service Provider authorization under MiCA (zezwolenie na świadczenie usług w zakresie kryptoaktywów)KNF](https://protegra.io/licensing/licences/casp-mica/poland/)
- [CASP · SlovakiaCrypto-asset service provider licence under MiCA (povolenie na činnosť poskytovateľa služieb kryptoaktív)NBS](https://protegra.io/licensing/licences/casp-mica/slovakia/)
- [CASP · SpainProveedor de servicios de criptoactivos (PSC) / Crypto-asset service provider authorizationCNMV](https://protegra.io/licensing/licences/casp-mica/spain/)

## Where it can be licensed

| | EU/EEA passport | Domestic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Cyprus: Notification by financial entities providing crypto-asset services under MiCAR Article 60](https://protegra.io/licensing/licences/casp-mica/cyprus-art60/) | ✓ | |
| [Cyprus: Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) authorisation under MiCAR Article 63](https://protegra.io/licensing/licences/casp-mica/cyprus/) | ✓ | |
| [Czech Republic: Crypto-Asset Service Provider authorisation under MiCA and Act No. 31/2025 Coll. (povolení k činnosti poskytovatele služeb souvisejících s kryptoaktivy)](https://protegra.io/licensing/licences/casp-mica/czech-republic/) | ✓ | |
| [Dubai (VARA): Virtual Asset Advisory Services Licence](https://protegra.io/licensing/licences/vasp/dubai-advisory/) | | ✓ |
| [Estonia: Authorisation to operate as a crypto-asset service provider under MiCA](https://protegra.io/licensing/licences/casp-mica/estonia/) | ✓ | |
| [France: Prestataire de services sur crypto-actifs (PSCA) / Crypto-asset service provider authorization under EU MiCA Regulation](https://protegra.io/licensing/licences/casp-mica/france/) | ✓ | |
| [Germany: Crypto-asset service provider licence (Zulassung als Anbieter von Kryptowerte-Dienstleistungen nach Art. 59 MiCAR / KMAG)](https://protegra.io/licensing/licences/casp-mica/germany/) | ✓ | |
| [Ireland: Crypto-Asset Service Provider Authorisation](https://protegra.io/licensing/licences/casp-mica/ireland/) | ✓ | |
| [Italy: Fornitore di servizi per le cripto-attività / Crypto-asset service provider (CASP) authorization](https://protegra.io/licensing/licences/casp-mica/italy/) | ✓ | |
| [Latvia: Crypto-asset service provider licence under MiCA](https://protegra.io/licensing/licences/casp-mica/latvia/) | ✓ | |
| [Lithuania: Crypto-asset service provider licence](https://protegra.io/licensing/licences/casp-mica/lithuania/) | ✓ | |
| [Luxembourg: Crypto-asset service provider authorisation under MiCA Regulation](https://protegra.io/licensing/licences/casp-mica/luxembourg/) | ✓ | |
| [Malta: Crypto-Asset Service Provider authorisation under Regulation (EU) 2023/1114](https://protegra.io/licensing/licences/casp-mica/malta/) | ✓ | |
| [Netherlands: Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) authorisation under Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 (MiCA)](https://protegra.io/licensing/licences/casp-mica/netherlands/) | ✓ | |
| [Poland: Crypto-Asset Service Provider authorization under MiCA (zezwolenie na świadczenie usług w zakresie kryptoaktywów)](https://protegra.io/licensing/licences/casp-mica/poland/) | ✓ | |
| [Slovakia: Crypto-asset service provider licence under MiCA (povolenie na činnosť poskytovateľa služieb kryptoaktív)](https://protegra.io/licensing/licences/casp-mica/slovakia/) | ✓ | |
| [Spain: Proveedor de servicios de criptoactivos (PSC) / Crypto-asset service provider authorization](https://protegra.io/licensing/licences/casp-mica/spain/) | ✓ | |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does publishing general market research or newsletters count as regulated crypto advice?

No, impersonal publications, educational content or general market commentary directed to the public do not constitute personalised advice. Advice regulation is triggered when a recommendation is tailored to the personal circumstances, financial position or specific investment objectives of an individual client.

### What suitability assessments must an authorised crypto adviser conduct?

Advisers must assess the client's knowledge, experience in crypto-assets, financial situation, ability to bear losses and risk tolerance. If a crypto-asset is deemed unsuitable, or if the client fails to provide adequate information, the firm must refrain from recommending the transaction.

## Sources

1. [MiCA Art. 3(1)(16)(h) and 3(1)(24)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/1114/oj): retrieved 2026-09-24

Last verified 2026-09-24 · Author: Danil Marmysh · Reviewed by Anastasia Sidorenkova · © Protegra. Data: CC BY 4.0, cite "Protegra Licensing Atlas". Not legal advice.