Backpack EU: MiCA status October 2026
Checked on 2 October 2026 · Source: ESMA register of authorised crypto-asset service providers · ESMA itself dates the register 30 September 2026
The CASP authorisation behind Backpack EU is held by Trek Technologies SIA, authorised by Latvijas Banka in Latvia since 27 May 2026. That authorisation is passported to 30 countries, the Netherlands included.
The authorisation
- Authorised entity
- Trek Technologies SIA
- LEI 6488C2PNI17093U2YA18
- Regulator
- Latvijas Banka
- Latvijas Banka · LV
- Since
- 27 May 2026
- Countries
- Valid in 30 EEA countries, home country included
Covered services
- a Custody and administration
- c Exchange crypto ↔ funds
- d Exchange crypto ↔ crypto
- e Order execution
- j Transfer services
The authorisation covers custody and administration of crypto-assets, exchange for funds and for other crypto-assets, execution of orders and transfer services. A trading platform is not covered.
Brand and legal entity
The brand is Backpack EU; the legal entity in the register is Trek Technologies SIA, so a register search runs under that name, not the brand name.
Risk warning (EU MiCA): Investing in crypto-assets is risky (EU MiCA). You may lose your entire investment.
Sources
- https://www.esma.europa.eu/esmas-activities/digital-finance-and-innovation/markets-crypto-assets-regulation-mica
- https://www.esma.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2024-12/CASPS.csv