How we keep you and your assets safe

Safeguarding your assets and data is our top priority.

  • First & only Dutch exchange with Proof of Reserves (PoR)
  • MPC technology to protect your crypto assets
  • Full reserve exchange & asset segregation

Registered with the Dutch Central Bank

Finst B.V. is registered as Crypto Service Provider (no. R189158) with the Dutch Central Bank (DNB) and is subject to the 5th European Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD5) and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Our office is located in the heart of Amsterdam and your data is stored in Europe.

Security and risk management at the highest level

  • Cryptocurrency vault

    Your digital assets are held with Fireblocks, which makes use of Multi-Party Computation (MPC) technology with hardware isolation to secure your assets from external attacks, internal collusion and human error.

  • Money safekeeping

    Your money is kept separate from our assets as a company on a 1-1 basis and safely stored with Bunq, a regulated and one of the most reputable Dutch banks.

  • Asset segregation

    Your digital assets are segregated from us as a company, ensuring you maximum protection no matter what happens to us.

  • Proof of Reserves (PoR)

    Finst is the first and only Dutch crypto platform which successfully obtained a Proof of Reserves (PoR) from an independent and reputable audit firm (Audit Now).

  • Risk management

    We apply strict risk management and control frameworks in all our processes to ensure maximum safety for both you and us.

  • Employee-screening

    All employees undergo rigorous background checks and are subject to ongoing screening throughout their employment.

  • 3rd-party screening

    Our third party providers are carefully selected so that we maximize value for you as a client while minimizing all possible risks.

Secured by industry leaders Fireblocks Bunq

Invest safe and sound

  • This ensures that even if a malicious party was able to access your account, they could never send any funds to an account that is not yours.

  • 2-Factor Authentication (2FA) is enabled by default to protect you and your assets, so you can invest with peace of mind.

  • Pair your account with trusted devices, ensuring that only you have access to your account and assets.

  • Your data is fully encrypted, stored within the EU and processed in a strictly confidential manner. Of course, we will never sell it to any third parties.

  • Stay up-to-date with all your incoming and outgoing transactions, and always know what’s happening in your account.

  • You can hide your account numbers within one tap - great for using the Finst app in public.

Always here when you need us

We are here to give you the tools, inspiration, and support you need to become a better investor.