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Denmark: Crypto assets regulated under MiCA via Finanstilsynet; Investment Funds Act consolidation

Lead regulator:
Finanstilsynet (Danish Financial Supervisory Authority)
Key law:
Act on Investment Funds; Consolidated Order of the Act on Investment Broker Companies and Investment Services and Activities
Last updated:
2026-07-12

Denmark regulates digital assets primarily through the implementation of the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation, supervised by Finanstilsynet. The provided documents highlight the consolidation of the Act on Investment Funds and the Act on Investment Broker Companies, which govern traditional investment services and funds, incorporating recent amendments through 2025.

While the specific MiCA licensing framework is not detailed in the provided text, the regulatory stance is defined by the implementation of EU directives and regulations governing investment services. The authorities are actively consolidating statutory orders to ensure compliance with EU standards, with specific exclusions noted for future crypto exposure changes in investment fund regulations.

The regulatory environment requires entities providing investment services to adhere to the consolidated orders issued by the Ministry of Business Affairs and Finanstilsynet. This ensures a harmonized approach with EU financial regulations, covering scope, definitions, and applicable rules for investment broker companies.

Who regulates

  • Finanstilsynet

    Primary supervisor for investment funds, broker companies, and implementation of EU financial regulations including crypto assets.

    [1][2]

Core laws & rules

  • Act on Investment Funds (2025)

    Consolidated statutory order incorporating amendments from late 2024 and mid-2025, explicitly excluding future changes regarding crypto exposure and ESG plans.

    [1]

  • Act on Investment Broker Companies and Investment Services and Activities (2025)

    Consolidated order implementing EU directives and regulations, establishing scope, definitions, and applicable regulations for investment broker companies.

    [2]

Restrictions & warnings

  • The Act on Investment Funds explicitly excludes future changes regarding crypto exposure and ESG plans scheduled for implementation, indicating a phased or separate regulatory approach for specific crypto-related provisions within investment funds.

    [1]

Direction of travel

  • Regulatory direction involves ongoing consolidation of statutory orders to align with EU regulations, with specific attention to future amendments regarding crypto exposure in investment funds.

    [1]

Sources

  1. Statutory Order on Investment Funds and Related Matters · 2025-11-18
  2. Consolidated Order of the Act on Investment Broker Companies and Investment Services and Activities · 2025-11-18

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This guide is compiled automatically from 2 primary-source documents published by Denmark's regulators, reviewed by RegAlert, and refreshed monthly (last updated 2026-07-12). It is not legal advice — always confirm requirements with the regulator or local counsel before acting.