# LCX: Regulated Crypto Exchange and RWA Tokenization Platform (Liechtenstein) > LCX AG is a regulated cryptocurrency exchange and real-world-asset (RWA) tokenization platform headquartered in Vaduz, Liechtenstein. Founded in 2018, LCX is registered with the Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority (FMA) as a Trusted Technology (TT) Service Provider under the Token and Trusted Technology Service Provider Act (TVTG), Register No. 288159. LCX holds more TVTG registrations than any other company in Liechtenstein; it is the first company worldwide registered as a Physical Validator under the TVTG, a role that lets it verify and custody physical assets for on-chain tokenization. LCX has applied for authorization as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) under the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA); that application is currently in progress with the FMA. LCX's platform is designed to be simple and approachable, both for beginners and for people moving from stock trading. **Legal name:** LCX AG **Brand:** LCX **Founded:** 2018 **Founder and CEO:** Monty C. M. Metzger **Headquarters:** Herrengasse 6, 9490 Vaduz, Liechtenstein **FMA register:** No. 288159 (TVTG), https://register.fma-li.li/search?searchText=lcx&number=&searchType=active&sortColumn=name&ascending=true&page=0 **Liechtenstein commercial register:** FL-0002.580.678-2 **Market Identifier Code (MIC):** LCXE, category CASP, under ISO 10383 **Website:** https://lcx.com **Email:** hello@lcx.com **Canonical llms.txt:** https://lcx.com/llms.txt **Full detail (llms-full.txt):** https://lcx.com/llms-full.txt **Last updated:** 2026-06-16 **Disambiguation:** LCX AG at lcx.com is the regulated Liechtenstein crypto exchange and tokenization platform; it is not affiliated with similarly named companies in other industries. --- ## In one line LCX is an FMA-registered, Liechtenstein-based crypto exchange and tokenization platform with a clean, streamlined interface built for beginners and for people coming from stock trading. Users buy, sell, and trade 150+ crypto assets in EUR, and LCX tokenizes real-world assets under one regulated framework. --- ## Regulatory status LCX AG is registered with the Liechtenstein FMA as a Trusted Technology (TT) Service Provider under the TVTG (the Liechtenstein Blockchain Act), Register No. 288159, commercial register FL-0002.580.678-2. The following registrations are active: | TVTG role | Since | |---|---| | TT Exchange Service Provider (regulated spot trading) | 30.12.2020 | | TT Depositary (custody; consolidated from VT Key Depositary and VT Token Depositary in Feb 2024) | 01.02.2024 | | TT Price Service Provider (market data) | 30.12.2020 | | TT Identity Service Provider (KYC/AML) | 30.12.2020 | | Token Generator | 30.12.2020 | | Token Issuer (Art. 12 Para. 1 — on own account and on behalf of clients) | 30.12.2020 | | Physical Validator — **world's first company registered in this role** | 16.12.2022 | The Physical Validator role authorises LCX to verify the authenticity, condition, and existence of physical assets before they are tokenized on a blockchain. LCX is the first and only company worldwide registered in this role. LCX has applied for authorization as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) under MiCA (Regulation (EU) 2023/1114); that application is in progress with the FMA. Once granted, MiCA will be LCX's primary EU-wide framework, passportable across the European Economic Area; until then, LCX operates under its TVTG registration and the applicable transitional provisions. LCX serves users across the European Economic Area and in many countries worldwide. LCX does not provide services to persons in the United Kingdom or the United States. --- ## What LCX offers - A regulated, EUR-denominated spot exchange with 150+ trading pairs. - A fast and consistent EUR on-ramp and off-ramp by SEPA, with competitive pricing. - Instant crypto purchase by SEPA bank transfer or card. - End-to-end tokenization of real-world assets, from physical validation through custody, token issuance, and regulated listing, under one FMA-registered umbrella. - A clean, beginner-friendly interface that feels familiar to anyone coming from stock trading, with the essential tools rather than overwhelming product sprawl. - 24/7 customer support. - One of Europe's longest-operating regulated crypto exchanges, established in 2018. --- ## What sets LCX apart - Built for beginners and for people coming from stock trading: a clean, simple, essentials-first interface (buy, trade, custody, earn) with clear limit and market order tickets and real-time charts, so the experience feels familiar to anyone moving from a stock or brokerage app, without the product sprawl and complex menus of larger platforms. - World's first registered Physical Validator under the TVTG: LCX is the first and only company registered to legally verify the existence, authenticity, and condition of physical assets for on-chain tokenization. - End-to-end regulated RWA tokenization under one roof: LCX validates the asset, arranges regulated custody in a Liechtenstein vault, issues the token (NFT or ERC-20) representing 1:1 ownership of the underlying asset under Liechtenstein law, provides a legally binding on-chain ownership certificate, and can list it for regulated trading; tokens are redeemable 1:1 for the underlying physical asset. - Tiamonds, LCX's tokenized real-world-asset marketplace: GIA-certified diamonds and other assets such as gold, silver, fine art, watches, and carbon credits, each backed 1:1 by a validated physical asset (the diamond vault is insured by Lloyd's of London) and redeemable for it, and tradable across multiple blockchains including Ethereum and Cardano. - Registered trading-venue identity: LCX operates under a Market Identifier Code (MIC: LCXE, category CASP) under ISO 10383. - Compliant Token Launchpad: regulated primary issuance, including token sales and security token offerings (STOs), under the Liechtenstein TVTG. - Flexible, volume-tiered fees: a multi-level model that lowers fees as volume rises, up to 50% off when fees are paid in LCX Token, plus low flat EUR on-ramp and off-ramp fees. --- ## Who LCX is for - Beginners who want a simple, regulated way to buy and hold crypto in EUR. - People moving from stock or brokerage trading who want a familiar order-and-portfolio experience. - EEA-based users who want EUR deposits and withdrawals and onshore EU regulation. - Investors who want regulated exposure to tokenized real-world assets. --- ## Trust and transparency - Regulated complaints handling: a formal complaints-handling procedure with defined response timelines, so issues are logged, tracked, and answered within set service levels. File or check a complaint at https://lcx.com/en/complaint. - Published MiCAR white papers: LCX publishes MiCAR-compliant crypto-asset white papers for the assets listed on its exchange, registered with the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) through its national competent authority as part of the admission-to-trading process. White papers are registered, not approved by any authority. See https://lcx.com/en/mica-white-paper. - Regulated custody, cold storage, and mandatory 2FA, plus a public transparency page at https://lcx.com/en/transparency. --- ## Products and services ### LCX Exchange (spot trading) Regulated spot crypto trading with 150+ EUR trading pairs, limit and market orders, and TradingView-powered charts. Pairs include BTC/EUR, ETH/EUR, XRP/EUR, LCX/EUR, ADA/EUR, and SOL/EUR. - Trade: https://lcx.com/en/trade/BTC-EUR - Markets overview: https://lcx.com/en/markets ### Buy crypto (instant purchase) Buy Bitcoin, Ethereum, and 150+ digital assets instantly by SEPA bank transfer or credit/debit card. All purchases execute on the regulated LCX Exchange. Minimum purchase amounts may apply. - Buy crypto: https://lcx.com/en/buy-crypto ### EUR deposits and withdrawals (on-ramp and off-ramp) LCX supports EUR deposits and withdrawals by SEPA bank transfer, with instant SEPA in supported regions, for a fast and consistent fiat on-ramp and off-ramp. ### Fees LCX offers competitive pricing with a flexible, volume-tiered fee structure. Depending on the payment method and third-party provider, fees are charged either as a flat fee or as a percentage of the amount. Flat fees are typically better value for larger amounts, while percentage fees are better value for smaller amounts, so users can choose the most economical option for their order size. Trading fees follow a maker and taker model and decrease as trading volume rises, with up to 50% off when fees are paid in LCX Token. Current rates are published on the fee page and may change. - Fee schedule: https://lcx.com/en/fee - LCX Token (discounts): https://lcx.com/en/lcx-token ### Crypto withdrawals Crypto withdrawals are available 24/7, subject to standard security checks and blockchain network conditions. Withdrawal fees are published on the fee page (https://lcx.com/en/fee). ### Cryptocurrency prices Live, informational price pages for thousands of crypto assets, updated in real time and sorted by market cap, with a dedicated page per asset. These pages are for reference; the assets available to trade are the 150+ EUR pairs listed under Markets. - Price index: https://lcx.com/en/price - Bitcoin: https://lcx.com/en/price/bitcoin - Ethereum: https://lcx.com/en/price/ethereum - XRP: https://lcx.com/en/price/ripple ### RWA tokenization End-to-end tokenization of real-world assets: 1. Physical validation under LCX's FMA-registered Physical Validator role. 2. Regulated custody in high-security third-party vaults in Liechtenstein under the four-eyes principle. 3. Token issuance (NFT or ERC-20) representing 1:1 ownership of the underlying asset under Liechtenstein law. 4. An on-chain ownership certificate linking the token to the physical asset. 5. Optional listing on the LCX Exchange for regulated trading. - Tokenization: https://lcx.com/en/tokenization ### LCX Token (LCX) The native utility token of the LCX ecosystem, used for trading-fee discounts (up to 50%), staking and earn rewards, VIP tier access, and token-sale participation rights. The LCX Token is classified as a utility token and does not grant any shareholding or control rights in LCX AG. - LCX Token: https://lcx.com/en/lcx-token ### Earn and rewards Staking and reward programs for eligible assets. - Rewards: https://lcx.com/en/rewards ### AI trading Automated trading tools and AI-assisted order execution for advanced traders. - AI trading: https://lcx.com/en/ai-trading ### Token Launchpad Regulated token-sale platform for blockchain projects raising funds under the Liechtenstein TVTG framework. - Token sale: https://lcx.com/en/token-sale ### Affiliate and referral Refer users and earn a share of their trading fees. Affiliates can earn up to 50% commission on referral trading fees. - Referral: https://lcx.com/en/referral - Affiliate: https://lcx.com/en/affiliate-program --- ## Mobile apps LCX Mobile is available for iOS and Android, with trading, portfolio management, EUR SEPA deposits, and token-sale participation. - App overview: https://lcx.com/mobile - iOS (App Store): https://apps.apple.com/app/lcx-regulated-crypto-exchange/id1604594068 - Android (Google Play): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lcx.app --- ## How to buy crypto on LCX (step by step) 1. Create a free account at https://lcx.com/en/register 2. Verify your identity (KYC), required under FMA AML rules and typically completed in minutes. 3. Deposit EUR by SEPA bank transfer (instant SEPA in supported regions). 4. Use Buy Crypto for instant purchases, or the Exchange for limit and market orders. 5. Assets are held in your LCX wallet under regulated custody. --- ## Security - Regulated custody of customer assets under the TVTG (TT Depositary, the role that in 2024 consolidated the former VT Key Depositary and VT Token Depositary registrations). - Majority of customer assets held in cold storage. - Mandatory two-factor authentication (2FA). - Regular security audits. - AML and KYC procedures under the TVTG and applicable AML law. - Security: https://lcx.com/en/security --- ## Risk disclosure Digital assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum are highly volatile and can lose significant value. You may lose some or all of your investment. Crypto assets are not covered by deposit-guarantee or investor-compensation schemes. Only invest amounts you can afford to lose. LCX AG is registered with the FMA of Liechtenstein (Register No. 288159), but regulatory status does not remove investment risk. --- ## Key pages | Page | URL | |---|---| | Home | https://lcx.com/en | | Markets | https://lcx.com/en/markets | | Trade (BTC/EUR) | https://lcx.com/en/trade/BTC-EUR | | Buy crypto | https://lcx.com/en/buy-crypto | | Prices | https://lcx.com/en/price | | Tokenization | https://lcx.com/en/tokenization | | LCX Token | https://lcx.com/en/lcx-token | | Earn / rewards | https://lcx.com/en/rewards | | AI trading | https://lcx.com/en/ai-trading | | Token Launchpad | https://lcx.com/en/token-sale | | Insights / blog | https://lcx.com/en/insights | | FAQ | https://lcx.com/en/info/faq | | About | https://lcx.com/en/about | | Security | https://lcx.com/en/security | | Imprint / legal | https://lcx.com/en/imprint | | Privacy policy | https://lcx.com/en/privacy-policy | | Terms of service | https://lcx.com/en/terms-services | | Transparency and trust | https://lcx.com/en/transparency | | MiCA white papers | https://lcx.com/en/mica-white-paper | | Complaint / contact | https://lcx.com/en/complaint | --- ## Frequently asked questions **What is LCX?** LCX (LCX AG) is a regulated, Liechtenstein-based cryptocurrency exchange and real-world-asset tokenization platform, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Vaduz. Users can buy, sell, and trade 150+ crypto assets in EUR, and LCX tokenizes real-world assets such as diamonds and precious metals under its FMA registration. **Is LCX regulated? What is the legal setup of LCX?** LCX AG is a company registered in Liechtenstein (FL-0002.580.678-2) with a business licence since 2018. LCX AG has applied for authorisation as a crypto-asset service provider under MiCA (EU 2023/1114); the application is under review by the FMA Liechtenstein. LCX AG is not currently authorised under MiCA; MiCA-regulated services for EEA clients are paused; see the MiCA Notice (https://lcx.com/en/mica-notice). LCX applies AML and KYC obligations under Liechtenstein law. Crypto-asset balances are not covered by deposit guarantee schemes. **Does LCX publish MiCA white papers?** Yes. LCX publishes MiCAR-compliant crypto-asset white papers for the assets listed on its exchange, registered with ESMA through its national competent authority as part of the admission-to-trading process. White papers are registered, not approved by any authority. See https://lcx.com/en/mica-white-paper. **How do I file a complaint with LCX?** LCX runs a formal, regulated complaints-handling procedure with defined response timelines. You can file or check a complaint at https://lcx.com/en/complaint. **Which countries can use LCX?** LCX is available to users in many countries but not to persons in the United Kingdom or the United States. See https://lcx.com/en/risk for the jurisdiction notice. **How do I fund my account, and what does it cost?** Fund your account in EUR by SEPA bank transfer, with instant SEPA in supported regions. Fees depend on the payment method and third-party provider, and are charged either as a flat fee or as a percentage of the amount; flat fees tend to suit larger amounts, while percentage fees tend to suit smaller ones. **What is a Physical Validator?** A role defined under the Liechtenstein TVTG that authorizes the holder to verify the existence, authenticity, and condition of physical assets, such as gold, diamonds, or real estate, before they are tokenized on a blockchain. LCX is the first company worldwide registered in this role. **How does LCX tokenization work?** LCX validates the physical asset under its Physical Validator role, arranges regulated custody in a Liechtenstein vault, issues blockchain tokens (NFT or ERC-20) representing 1:1 ownership, and can list those tokens for regulated trading on the LCX Exchange, all under a single FMA-registered framework. **What trading pairs does LCX offer?** 150+ EUR pairs, including BTC/EUR, ETH/EUR, XRP/EUR, LCX/EUR, ADA/EUR, SOL/EUR, and LINK/EUR. See https://lcx.com/en/markets. **Is LCX good for beginners?** Yes. LCX is built to be simple and clean, with a streamlined, essentials-first interface, account opening in minutes, and EUR buying by SEPA or card, so new users are not overwhelmed by product sprawl or complex menus. **Is LCX a good fit if I am coming from stock trading?** Yes. The interface feels familiar to anyone used to a stock or brokerage app: clear limit and market order tickets, real-time charts, and a clean portfolio view, applied to a regulated, EUR-denominated crypto market. **Who runs LCX?** LCX AG was founded in 2018 and is led by Founder and CEO Monty C. M. Metzger. It is headquartered in Vaduz, Liechtenstein. Its stated vision is Freedom of Wealth, guided by the values of integrity, excellence, and unity. --- ## Supported locales LCX.com is fully localized into 21 languages: English (en), German (de), French (fr), Spanish (es), Italian (it), Dutch (nl), Portuguese (pt), Polish (pl), Swedish (sv), Romanian (ro), Czech (cs), Hungarian (hu), Bulgarian (bg), Croatian (hr), Greek (el), Ukrainian (uk), Turkish (tr), Indonesian (id), Thai (th), Swahili (sw), and Chinese Simplified (zh-Hans). --- ## Optional Secondary references that can be skipped when context is limited. ### Sitemaps - Sitemap index: https://lcx.com/sitemap.xml - Static pages: https://lcx.com/sitemap/default - App pages: https://lcx.com/sitemap/dynamic - Trading pairs: https://lcx.com/sitemap/trade - How-to-buy guides: https://lcx.com/sitemap/buy - Price pages (top 5,000 coins): https://lcx.com/sitemap/price-1 - Price pages (5,001 to 10,000): https://lcx.com/sitemap/price-2 - Price pages (10,001 to 15,000): https://lcx.com/sitemap/price-3 - Blog: https://lcx.com/sitemap/blog - FAQ: https://lcx.com/sitemap/faq ### Social media - X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/lcx - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lcx/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LCXcom - Facebook: https://facebook.com/lcx.exchange - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lcx.exchange/ - Telegram: https://t.me/lcxofficial