Utility token.

A defined term in EU crypto-asset regulation, in plain language, with the source of truth identified.

SOURCES: REGULATION (EU) 2023/1114 · (EU) 2023/1113 · (EU) 2022/2554 · DIRECTIVE (EU) 2023/2226 · ESMA / EBA GUIDANCE

Definition

A crypto-asset intended to provide access to a good or service supplied by its issuer — regulated under Title II's white-paper regime rather than Titles III/IV.

Where it appears in the regulation

The verbatim article text is available on EUR-Lex. For Utility token, see the related MiCA articles and the plain-language library guides.

MiCA Regulation, explainedEUR-Lex — Reg (EU) 2023/1114 ↗
Plain-language guideEUR-Lex — Consolidated text ↗

Related terms

Back to the full glossary · MiCA / MiCA · CASP · VASP · ART · EMT · Crypto-asset white paper · NCA · ESMA

Need the firm-level check?

This is the rule. If you need the firm-level check for a file — one firm, one register question, dated and signed — see the dated counterparty note.

Educational summary of public sources. This definition condenses text from Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 (MiCA) and official ESMA/EBA materials for general information. Verify against the official sources linked above before relying on any point.