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Netherlands

NL / NLDLegal — Regulated

DNB registration required for crypto service providers. AFM enforces marketing rules. Several major crypto companies (Bitstamp EU, Coinbase EU) hold Dutch licenses. MiCA applicable.

Key Regulations

MiCA (EU 2023/1114)Wet toezicht trustkantoren 2018Wwft (AML)

Regulatory Context

Crypto assets are legal in Netherlands under applicable regulatory frameworks. Exchanges and service providers typically require registration or licensing with DNB / AFM. AML/KYC obligations apply to virtual asset service providers (VASPs) under FATF guidance.

Regulatory Profile

Primary Regulator

DNB / AFM

Official site

Currency

EUR

MiCA Applies

Yes — EU/EEA

FATF Member

Yes

OFAC Sanctions

None

G20 / OECD

OECD

SL-1 API Call

{
  "action": "place_order",
  "actor": {
    "declared_jurisdiction": "NL"
  }
}

Expected verdict

COMPLIANT

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