Ranked in 7 of 16 countries · Broker / app
BLOX Review (October 2026): Fees, Licences and Where It Works
By Vahe Hakobyan No affiliate links
- Taker fee— Not verified
- Maker fee— Not verified
- Coins160
- CustodyCustodial; balances separated through Stichting BLOX Custody; Earn-account crypto is lent out
- Founded— Not verified
- HeadquartersNijmegen, Netherlands
Our verdict
BLOX is a Dutch crypto app based in Nijmegen, majority-owned by Coinmerce since 2024. It charges 0.25% per trade and lists more than 160 crypto-assets. Users pick a Custody account, with assets kept in a separate foundation, or an Earn account, where assets are lent out for yield. The Dutch AFM authorises it under MiCA.
Pros
- Low 0.25% trading fee
- Separate custody foundation for client balances
- MiCA authorisation from the Dutch AFM
Cons
- Custody account adds monthly and yearly fees
- Earn account lends your crypto to third parties
- 2024 embezzlement led to a takeover
Where BLOX works
| Country | Status | Rank | Local licence |
|---|---|---|---|
| European Union | Available | #23 of 36 | MiCA CASP authorisation, BLOX B.V. (AFM, Netherlands), notified 30/09/2025; passported to all EEA states except Greece |
| France | Available | #24 of 34 | MiCA CASP authorisation, BLOX B.V. (AFM, Netherlands), notified 30/09/2025; passported to all EEA states except Greece |
| Germany | Available | #25 of 33 | MiCA CASP authorisation, BLOX B.V. (AFM, Netherlands), notified 30/09/2025; passported to all EEA states except Greece |
| Italy | Available | #22 of 32 | MiCA CASP authorisation, BLOX B.V. (AFM, Netherlands), notified 30/09/2025; passported to all EEA states except Greece |
| Netherlands | Available | #23 of 31 | MiCA CASP authorisation, BLOX B.V. (AFM, Netherlands), notified 30/09/2025; passported to all EEA states except Greece |
| Poland | Available | #23 of 30 | MiCA CASP authorisation, BLOX B.V. (AFM, Netherlands), notified 30/09/2025; passported to all EEA states except Greece |
| Spain | Available | #24 of 33 | MiCA CASP authorisation, BLOX B.V. (AFM, Netherlands), notified 30/09/2025; passported to all EEA states except Greece |
How secure is BLOX?
- Proof of reserves
- — Not verified
- Custody
- Custodial; balances separated through Stichting BLOX Custody; Earn-account crypto is lent out
Incidents since 2019
- Employee embezzlement left a temporary shortfall; Coinmerce bought a 51% stake that covered it
Crypto held on a platform is generally not covered by deposit insurance.
BLOX FAQ
Where is BLOX available?
Among the countries we cover it accepts residents of European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain.
Is BLOX regulated?
European Union: MiCA CASP authorisation, BLOX B.V. (AFM, Netherlands), notified 30/09/2025; passported to all EEA states except Greece. France: MiCA CASP authorisation, BLOX B.V. (AFM, Netherlands), notified 30/09/2025; passported to all EEA states except Greece. Germany: MiCA CASP authorisation…
Not financial advice. Crypto prices are volatile and you can lose everything you put in. World-Crypt earns nothing from the platforms reviewed here.