Global Stablecoin Regulation

Denmark

Denmark

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Last Updated: May 20, 2026
Denmark applies the EU’s MiCA regime to stablecoins. Tokens fall under EMTs (fiat-pegged) and ARTs (basket-referenced), with Finanstilsynet as the national competent authority for all MiCA titles. MiCA requirements (already in force EU-wide) cover authorisation, governance, 1:1 liquid reserves and par-value redemption for EMTs, plus robust disclosures and supervision for ARTs. A Danish tax reform on crypto—including possible mark-to-market taxation from 2026—has been proposed by the Tax Law Council but not enacted; the government postponed the bill for further consultation. Separately, Danske Bank joined a nine-bank EU consortium planning a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin for H2-2026; this is a pan-EU initiative and not an authorisation of a Danish EMT issuer.
Legal Status

Legal

Regularity Clarity
5/5
Regime Status

In-Force

Allowed Types

Fiat Referenced

Asset Referenced

Classification

E-Money

Crypto Asset

Under MiCA, Denmark classifies stablecoins as Electronic Money Tokens (EMTs) (pegged 1:1 to a single official currency) or Asset-Referenced Tokens (ARTs) (referencing a basket of assets/values). EMTs must be issued by a credit or e-money institution authorised by Finanstilsynet, with e-money-style protections (par-value redemption, 1:1 liquid reserves, segregation). ART issuers require MiCA authorisation with governance, reserve and disclosure rules. ESMA’s register confirms Eurodollar ApS as an EMT issuer supervised by Finanstilsynet (Feb 17, 2025).

Consumer Protection

Reserve Requirements

Denmark applies the EU’s MiCA rules. For EMTs, funds received in exchange for the token must be safeguarded—kept in segregated accounts as deposits with credit institutions or invested in secure, low-risk, highly liquid assets—so holders can be repaid at par, with supervision by Finanstilsynet. For ARTs, issuers must maintain a reserve of assets calibrated for liquidity and quality, with detailed composition and liquidity standards set through EBA technical standards.

Auditing

Under MiCA, ART issuers must publish monthly information on tokens in circulation and reserve composition and obtain an independent audit of the reserve at least every six months; both EMT and ART issuers are subject to ongoing reporting and supervisory oversight by the national competent authority in Denmark.

Redemption Rights

EMT holders have a statutory right to redeem at par value at any time in the currency referenced by the token, and issuers must honour on-demand redemption under MiCA.