Mind The Coin (the commercial name of Guimarães & Matosa, based in Braga) was among the very first crypto exchanges licensed by Banco de Portugal back in 2021. It provides EUR exchange between virtual assets and fiat for Portuguese users, as one of the country\'s pioneer registered VASPs.
Key Facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Portugal (Braga) |
| Licensed | 2021 (among Portugal's first) |
| Type | VASP — crypto/fiat exchange |
| Regulation | Banco de Portugal-registered VASP |
| Fiat | EUR |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Among Portugal's first licensed VASPs
- Banco de Portugal registered
- EUR crypto exchange
- Local Portuguese presence
Cons
- Small domestic operator
- Limited public product info
- Portugal-focused
- No public market-data API for aggregation
Summary
Mind The Coin is a pioneer of Portugal\'s regulated crypto scene — one of the first Banco de Portugal-licensed VASPs offering EUR exchange. A locally compliant option, though small and domestic in scope.