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BaFin (BaFin)

Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht

Regulator Germany

Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority, responsible for regulating banks, insurance companies, and securities trading—including crypto-asset service providers. BaFin is one of the primary regulators for MiCA CASP licensing, known for rigorous standards and strong reputation. Applications typically require German-language documentation.

Related Terms

CySEC
CySEC
Financial Conduct Authority
FCA
Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority
VARA