Slovakia crypto license requirements checklist for 2026
Slovakia is preparing to implement MiCA by 2026, creating a clear licensing path for crypto asset service providers. This checklist covers the key requirements for obtaining a Slovak crypto license under the new EU framework. CRYPTO LICENSE GUIDE · 2026 Slovakia crypto license requirements Crypto licensing across 15+ jurisdictions CONSULTING24.CO 1. Legal Basis and Regulatory Authority Slovakia will transpose the EU's Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) into national law, effective 2026. The National Bank of Slovakia (NBS) will act as the competent authority for licensing and supervision of crypto asset service providers (CASPs). The current Act on Financial Intermediation (Act No. 186/2009 Coll.) will be amended to align with MiCA, and a new dedicated crypto law is expected. Until MiCA is fully enforced, existing businesses operate under a notification regime. From 2026, all CASPs must hold a license from NBS. The license will be valid across the EU, allowing passporti...