Greece has added its first four crypto companies to the European Union’s official MiCA register, marking a milestone for the country’s digital asset sector. The four providers are now listed in the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) database of licensed crypto-asset service providers, known as CASPs.
The four Greek providers listed in ESMA’s MiCA register are BCash, Xenios Blockchain Group, Capital Wallet Greece, and Piraeus Bank, according to reporting by Cointelegraph. Their addition represents Greece’s first presence on the EU-wide list. For related coverage, see How the First Major AI Hack Targeted Bitcoin Users.
The registrations are split across two Greek regulators. The Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC) is listed as the competent authority for BCash, Xenios Blockchain Group, and Capital Wallet Greece. The Bank of Greece supervises Piraeus Bank, the country’s largest lender, which is also among the first cohort. For related coverage, see Bitget-Linked Wallet Adds $6.3M in Bitcoin After THORChain Rejection.
What MiCA registration means for crypto users
MiCA, short for Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (EU Regulation 2023/1114), is the European Union’s legal framework governing crypto companies that offer services to customers in the EU. A CASP licence means a provider has met the regulatory requirements set by their national authority and is permitted to operate legally across the EU.
Appearing on ESMA’s register does not mean a government endorses a company’s products. It means the company has passed a regulatory review and can be held accountable under EU law. Think of it like a banking licence: it signals oversight, not a guarantee of returns.
Xenios Blockchain Group announced that the HCMC granted its CASP licence on 22 July 2026. The company also noted that BCash received the first Greek CASP licence on 30 June 2026, making BCash the earliest licensed crypto provider in the country under MiCA.
Xenios Blockchain Group said its licence covers receiving and transmitting crypto-asset orders for clients, a service similar to a traditional investment broker but for digital assets.
Why Greece’s first MiCA listings matter
Greece’s addition to the register was part of a broader update. The same round also added providers from Germany, France, and Slovenia, bringing the total number of unique MiCA-registered providers across the EU to 359.
The pace of MiCA registrations varies across EU member states. Some countries, including France, moved earlier. Binance has sought MiCA approval in France after encountering setbacks elsewhere in Europe. Greece’s four-provider milestone signals that more registrations from Greek firms are likely to follow as local companies work through the licensing process.
The inclusion of Piraeus Bank is notable. Traditional banks entering the CASP register signals that legacy financial institutions in Greece see regulated crypto services as part of their business going forward. This is different from purely crypto-native firms like BCash or Xenios Blockchain Group.
For anyone holding crypto or considering it, the key takeaway is straightforward. Providers on the ESMA MiCA register have been vetted by an EU national regulator. If you use a service that is not on the register, it is operating outside the EU’s regulated framework. Binance’s own MiCA application has faced scrutiny, a reminder that even large global exchanges are not automatically approved.
Greece’s participation in the MiCA register is still in its early stages. As the HCMC and the Bank of Greece process more applications, the country’s share of the EU’s growing registry of MiCA-compliant providers is expected to grow. Consumers and businesses can check the official ESMA CASP registry to verify whether a provider they use holds a valid licence.
Key Takeaways
- Greece added its first four crypto providers to ESMA’s MiCA register: BCash, Xenios Blockchain Group, Capital Wallet Greece, and Piraeus Bank.
- Three are supervised by the Hellenic Capital Market Commission; Piraeus Bank falls under the Bank of Greece.
- The update brought the total number of MiCA-registered providers across the EU to 359 unique providers.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrency and digital asset markets carry significant risk. Always do your own research before making decisions.
