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Finanstilsynet

The Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway; it licenses crypto service providers under MiCA.

Finanstilsynet is Norway's Financial Supervisory Authority. Under the Norwegian crypto-assets act (kryptoeiendelsloven, in force 1 July 2025), which brings in MiCA, it authorises crypto service providers (CASPs).

Takeaway: Check that a Norwegian exchange has authorisation. Self-custody needs none.

Educational information, not legal or tax advice.