Overview of Belgium’s Crypto Regulation
Last updated: 16 April 2026
As a Member State of the European Union, Belgium is subject to EU regulations concerning digital assets. In 2023, the EU adopted the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), a comprehensive regulatory framework designed to oversee the crypto asset market across the EU.
Since 30 December 2024, MiCA has been fully applicable, with its provisions in force for both token issuers and crypto-asset service providers (CASPs).
All new CASPs are required to comply with MiCA from 30 December 2024, while existing CASPs benefit from a transitional period during which they must align their practices with MiCA’s requirements. However, in any case, all firms must obtain MiCA authorisation by 1 July 2026 in order to continue providing crypto-asset services.
In addition, both new and existing CASPs have been required to comply with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) obligations, including the Travel Rule under the Transfer of Funds Regulation, since 30 December 2024.
For a comprehensive understanding of MiCA and its implications for the EU’s crypto-asset market, please refer to the European Union’s dedicated resources.
Overview of Belgium’s Crypto Regulation
Last updated: 16 April 2026
As a Member State of the European Union, Belgium is subject to EU regulations concerning digital assets. In 2023, the EU adopted the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), a comprehensive regulatory framework designed to oversee the crypto asset market across the EU.
Since 30 December 2024, MiCA has been fully applicable, with its provisions in force for both token issuers and crypto-asset service providers (CASPs).
All new CASPs are required to comply with MiCA from 30 December 2024, while existing CASPs benefit from a transitional period during which they must align their practices with MiCA’s requirements. However, in any case, all firms must obtain MiCA authorisation by 1 July 2026 in order to continue providing crypto-asset services.
In addition, both new and existing CASPs have been required to comply with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) obligations, including the Travel Rule under the Transfer of Funds Regulation, since 30 December 2024.
For a comprehensive understanding of MiCA and its implications for the EU’s crypto-asset market, please refer to the European Union’s dedicated resources.