Research methods
Checking a crypto-provider authorisation
Match the legal entity, domain and service to the relevant register.
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In this article
Consumers usually recognise a brand. Regulators authorise particular legal entities for particular activities. The same group can use several companies, domains and regional terms. A general statement that a brand is regulated may leave the actual customer relationship unclear.
Read the record directly
Identify the entity named in your account terms. Compare its legal name, website and authorised services with the relevant official register. Check the record date and any restrictions. If a message announces a migration, verify it through the provider account you already use.
MASTR's MiCA article distinguishes authorised records, unique entity names, firms leaving a market and entries for non-compliant services. These are not interchangeable populations. Unauthorised activity is not automatically a criminal fraud conviction.
This article explains a checking method, not a legal determination for a particular account. Rules and registers change. Follow the current official source for the jurisdiction and service involved. The MiCA case study shows how impersonators exploit uncertainty around these distinctions.
Sources
Research checked 5 September 2026. Historical cases retain the date and legal status of the cited record.