Weekly Review 20.07.2026: 3 New CASPs in the Region

In the last 24 hours (19-20th July), there have been no primary, separately datable developments in the Baltic and Nordic crypto exchange and CASP segment. Therefore, this release is a fairly dated weekly review for the period of 14-20th July. The main thread of the week is the 16th July ESMA MiCA register update, which brought the total number of authorised service providers to 294 and saw three new players from our region join. Dates for each event are specified in the sentence; older, ongoing processes are labelled as context, not fresh news.

ESMA MiCA Register Reaches 294 CASPs - Three New Players in the Region (16th July)

On 16th July, the latest update to the ESMA MiCA Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) register came into effect, adding 14 new companies from ten countries to the list, bringing the total to 294. This marks a sustained pace of growth after the end of the transition period: according to publicly available data, the register had around 244 entries on 26th June, 280 on 3rd July (including Standard Chartered and 36 other providers), and already 294 on 16th July. Germany remains the leading jurisdiction, followed by France and the Netherlands.

Significantly for our region, this update includes three Baltic and Nordic companies. From Norway, two players were added to the list - Bare Bitcoin AS and Norwegian Block Exchange AS (NBX). NBX received MiCA authorisation from the Norwegian Finanstilsynet on 30th June, so the register entry on 16th July is a formal reflection of this licence at the EU level; Bare Bitcoin's inclusion is a more recent step. From the Baltics, the new batch includes the Latvian company Hodleris SIA, which adds to the growing number of CASPs authorised in Latvia.

What This Means for the Baltic and Nordic Market

After the end of the transition period on 1st July, the ESMA register has become the practical "gateway mechanism": only companies included in the register are legally permitted to provide crypto-asset services to EU clients. Therefore, each regional entry is not just a statistic, but confirmation that the specific player is entitled to continue operations and - thanks to the MiCA passport - potentially expand across the entire European Economic Area.

Norway's dual presence in this update strengthens the Nordic offering: alongside previously authorised players, several local brands are establishing themselves in the market, directly competing with international platforms. The inclusion of Latvia's Hodleris SIA continues the trend of Latvia becoming one of the most active Baltic CASP jurisdictions. Practically, this means greater choice for regional users, but also intensified competition for customer fees and trust.

Context and Watchlist (for reminder, not fresh news)

Goobit/BTCX. On 14th July, Sweden-listed Goobit Group primarily requested Finansinspektionen to review ("omprövning") its 3rd July decision to reject BTCX's MiCA application, retaining an appeal as the next step if the review fails. This process is ongoing and is mentioned here only as context; NorriWire reported on it separately.

K33 MiCA passport. Around 10th July, Norway's K33 expanded into Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Germany with its MiCA passport. This is early-week context, not a new event.

Hardware wallets. The Ledger Donjon study published on 13th July regarding the risk of physical (laser) attacks on Tangem card-type wallets remains on the watchlist; there have been no new manufacturer security bulletins in the past week.

Tax tools. In the Koinly, Blockpit, and Divly segment, there are no separately datable regional developments this week; we are keeping the topic under observation in the context of the autumn declaration season.

Market background. The broader crypto market fluctuated this week without a pronounced regional impact; this is general background, not a segment event.

Summary for Market Participants

Firstly, the ESMA register is now the primary indicator of trustworthiness - regional users are advised to check if their chosen service provider is included before entrusting funds to them.

Secondly, the inclusion of Norway's Bare Bitcoin and NBX, as well as Latvia's Hodleris SIA, confirms that regional players are increasingly operating within the full MiCA framework; intensified competition in local markets is expected.

Thirdly, for companies still awaiting authorisation, the continuous growth of the register (244 → 280 → 294 in a month) indicates that the process is ongoing, although the pace differs across individual jurisdictions.

Fourthly, hardware wallet users should follow the Ledger Donjon study on Tangem card risk, evaluating physical security assumptions.

Sources

• ESMA - Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) and CASP Register
• The Crypto Times - Ripple & OSL Join 14 New Firms on MiCA Register as Total Hits 294 (17.07.2026)
• Coindoo - EU MiCA Register Expands With 14 New Companies (17.07.2026)
• Crowdfund Insider - ESMA Updates MiCA Register After Transition Deadline, Adding Standard Chartered and 37 New CASPs (04.07.2026)
• Euronext - NBX Granted MiCA Licence, Gains Access to the Entire EEA (30.06.2026)