What is the MiCA passport and how is it used from Spain?
The MiCA passport allows startups and authorised crypto companies in Spain to operate across the European Union without applying for new licences in each country. In this guide we explain how it works, what requirements it entails, which authorities are involved, and how to avoid the most common mistakes in the process. A practical overview to scale your crypto project with legal certainty and comply with European regulations.
Common mistakes in CASP applications and how to avoid them
Discover the most common mistakes in CASP applications to the CNMV and how to avoid them to secure a robust MiCA authorisation. We analyse recurring issues in governance, AML, technical documentation and the business model, and show you how to prepare a coherent file that gets approved first time.
Ultimate Guide to Obtaining the CASP License from the CNMV (MiCA 2025)
The new MiCA Regulation (Markets in Crypto-Assets) will introduce a common framework in 2025 for all companies operating with crypto-assets in the European Union. In Spain, the CNMV will be the authority responsible for authorizing crypto-asset service providers (CASPs).
In this guide prepared by IN DIEM Abogados, with the technical collaboration of Cryptoveritas 360, we explain how to obtain the CASP license step by step, what requirements the CNMV demands, and why Spain is consolidating its position as one of Europe's leading regulatory hubs for crypto, fintech, and tokenization projects.
What is a CASP and why should you register?
If you operate with crypto-assets in Spain, understanding what CASP is is not optional: it is a legal obligation. Any company that provides custody, exchange, or advisory services on cryptocurrencies must register with the CNMV. Penalties for non-compliance exceed five million euros. At IN DIEM, together with Cryptoveritas 360, we have been guiding companies through this process for over three years. If you have doubts about whether your activity requires CASP registration, you need to read this before continuing to operate.