CASP License in Greece

MiCA Compliance Guide for 2025

MiCA entered into force in the EU on 30 December 2024 and is fully applicable in Greece, requiring crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) to obtain authorization from national authorities - primarily the Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC) or Bank of Greece, depending on service type

Key Dates

• 30 June 2024 – MiCA’s initial provisions (EMTs & ARTs) became applicable EU-wide‍
• 30 December 2024 – Full scope of MiCA in force in Greece‍
• 30 December 2025 – Transitional (grandfathering) period ends; only authorized CASPs can operate

What Greece Adds

• Greece will pass additional legislation in 2025 to define crypto tax rules, criminalize unauthorized crypto activity, and clarify supervisory roles for HCMC and Bank of Greece
  
  
• Crypto assets recognized as financial instruments; from 19 March 2025, tokens can be issued, exchanged, and traded under Law 5193/2025

CASP Compliance Checklist for Greece

1. Register with HCMC or Bank of Greece depending on service (custody/exchange → HCMC under AML law 4557/2018)
   
   
2. Set up a Greek/EU entity or use EU passporting; ensure local governance and regulatory support
   
   
3. Meet capital & governance standards: CASPs must meet MiCA capital requirements and maintain AML/CFT frameworks, including MLRO designation
   
   
4. Prepare a compliant White Paper for token issuers, outlining issuer details, rights, risks, redemption, reserve requirements, governance, and liability
   
   
5. Ensure Travel Rule & transaction monitoring, risk-based AML, suspicious activity reporting to HFIU/NAV, and investor suitability assessments
   
   

Greece-Specific Highlights

• EMT issuers must allow redemption at par and maintain safe, low-risk reserves; privileged governance and equity capital apply for ART issuers
• Civil and criminal liabilities introduced for providing services without license, misuse of white papers, and inadequate disclosures
• Advertisement of crypto must highlight risk warnings and disclaimers about the absence of investor protection or guarantee funds
• The Greek 15 % crypto capital gains tax and income tax regimes for staking, mining, DeFi activities are to be formalized in 2025
  
  

Scorechain Solution for MiCA Compliance

Scorechain supports full MiCA and Greek compliance, offering:

• Automated transaction tracking, red flag and sanctions screening
  
  
• Travel Rule fulfillment with originator/beneficiary info transfers
  
  
• AML/CFT lifecycle: CDD, wallet monitoring, SAR/STR tools
  
  
• Investor suitability filters and governance reporting dashboards
  
  
• White‑paper readiness aligned with EU-level content & disclosure standards
  
  

Next Steps

MiCA is now EU law - Greece is catching up fast in 2025. If you're planning to:

• Operate a trading/exchange platform, custody wallets, transfer, or advisory services
• Issue tokens (EMT, ART, or utility) requiring white papers
• Offer DeFi, staking, or crypto loans that may trigger licensing or tax regimes
  
  

…you need a MiCA-ready Greek CASP license. Scorechain can help you obtain it efficiently and confidently.

Book a demo today to see how Scorechain accelerates your compliance journey in Greece.

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