MiCA-Regulated Crypto-Asset Companies in Portugal
Portugal, a popular destination for crypto entrepreneurs, regulates crypto-assets through the Securities Market Commission (CMVM). MiCA authorization lets Portuguese-licensed firms serve clients across the entire European Union.
As of 18 August 2026, MICA Watch tracks 1 MiCA-related entry for Portugal (1 authorized CASP). Notable firms include Bison Bank, S.A..
Crypto-asset service providers based in Portugal are authorized and supervised by the Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM) under the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).
Authorized Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs) in Portugal
1| Entity Name | Trading Name | Services | Authority | Auth Date | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bison Bank | a. providing custody and administration of crypto-assets on behalf of clients | c. exchange of crypto-assets for funds | d. exchange of crypto-assets for other crypto-assets | e. execution of orders for crypto-assets on behalf of clients | f. placing of crypto-assets | g. reception and transmission of orders for crypto-assets on behalf of clients | h. providing advice on crypto-assets|j. providing transfer services for crypto-assets on behalf of clients | Banco de Portugal | 19/05/2026 |
MiCA Regulation in Portugal: What You Need to Know
Since MiCA became fully applicable across the EU in December 2024, any firm offering crypto-asset services in Portugal — such as custody, operating a trading platform, exchanging crypto for fiat, executing orders, or providing advice — must be authorized as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP). In Portugal, that authorization is granted by the Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM).
One of MiCA's biggest advantages is passporting: a provider authorized in Portugal can offer its services in every other EU and EEA member state without applying for a separate licence in each country. This is why the country in which a firm is authorized matters, and why MICA Watch organizes the register by member state.
The tables above list crypto-asset entities whose home member state is Portugal, based on the official interim registers published by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). Data is refreshed regularly; the current snapshot reflects the status as of 18 August 2026. For the complete EU-wide picture, browse the full registry filtered to Portugal or return to the interactive map.
MiCA in Portugal: common questions
How many MiCA-regulated crypto-asset entities are there in Portugal?
As of 18 August 2026, MICA Watch tracks 1 MiCA-related entry with Portugal as the home member state, including 1 authorised Crypto-Asset Service Provider and 0 e-money token issuer records. Figures come from the ESMA interim register and are refreshed as authorities publish changes.
Who regulates crypto-asset service providers in Portugal?
Crypto-asset service providers based in Portugal are authorised and supervised by the Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM), the national competent authority responsible for applying the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) in Portugal.
Can a CASP authorised in Portugal operate in other EU countries?
Yes. Under MiCA an authorisation granted by the Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM) can be passported across all 27 EU member states and the EEA, subject to notification requirements — a firm does not need a separate licence in each country.