Crypto Exchanges in Europe
Explore selected crypto platforms with published MiCA authorisations for crypto-asset services in Europe. Compare their features, regulatory background and trading tools before choosing a provider.
European Crypto Exchanges
The following profiles summarise the platforms and their publicly announced MiCA authorisations. The licence belongs to a specific legal entity and covers specified services; it does not guarantee investment performance or eliminate risk.
Bitpanda
Austria-based Bitpanda serves European customers through a platform built around digital assets and selected additional investment products.
Regulation and MiCA status
Bitpanda GmbH received MiCA authorisation from Austria’s Financial Market Authority in April 2025. Bitpanda has also announced authorisations in Germany and Malta for relevant entities.
Key features
- Crypto buying and selling
- Recurring savings plans and automated purchases
- Selected stocks, ETFs or other investment products, subject to availability
- Beginner-friendly interface
Bybit EU
Bybit EU GmbH is the Austria-based entity behind Bybit.eu, the dedicated platform launched for customers in the European Economic Area.
Regulation and MiCA status
Austria’s Financial Market Authority granted Bybit EU GmbH MiCA authorisation in May 2025. The authorised services include custody, crypto-to-funds exchange, crypto-to-crypto exchange, placing and transfer services.
Key features
- Spot crypto trading and EUR trading pairs where available
- Market, limit and other order types
- Charts, order books and trading analytics
- European funding and transfer options, subject to eligibility
- Selected additional products where permitted
Bitstamp
Founded in 2011, Bitstamp is one of the longer-established crypto exchanges, offering crypto trading services to retail and institutional customers.
Regulation and MiCA status
Bitstamp announced that it received a MiCA Crypto-Asset Service Provider licence from Luxembourg’s Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) in May 2025, alongside European passporting for covered services.
Key features
- Spot trading for Bitcoin, Ether and other supported assets
- Order types and trading tools
- Services for institutional customers
- Custody and crypto transfer services, subject to the entity and terms
Kraken
Kraken is a global crypto platform known for its spot markets, Kraken Pro trading interface and a range of tools for experienced users.
Regulation and MiCA status
Kraken announced in June 2025 that it had secured MiCA authorisation from the Central Bank of Ireland. In August 2025, it announced that its MiCA-regulated service was live across the European Economic Area.
Key features
- Spot markets for supported cryptocurrencies
- Kraken Pro order book, charts and advanced order types
- Crypto deposits and withdrawals for supported assets
- Selected staking or other services where available and permitted
What Is MiCA and Why Does It Matter?
The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation is the European Union’s framework for specified crypto-assets and crypto-asset services. It aims to establish common requirements for authorisation, governance, conduct and client-asset safeguards across the EU.
- Authorisation: Covered crypto-asset service providers generally need authorisation or another applicable legal basis.
- Transparency: Regulatory rules set requirements for providers and certain crypto-asset disclosures.
- Custody and conduct: The framework includes requirements relating to client assets, governance and the handling of clients.
- Cross-border services: An authorised CASP may provide covered services in other EU states through the applicable notification and passporting framework.
Crypto Exchange Checklist
- Check the provider’s exact legal name and authorisation in the official register.
- Confirm that the licence covers the service you plan to use.
- Compare trading fees, spreads, deposit costs and withdrawal fees.
- Review custody arrangements, account security and recovery procedures.
- Check which coins, transfers and features are available in your country.
- Understand the risks of staking, lending, leverage and yield products before using them.
Check the MiCA Register
Do not rely only on an exchange’s marketing page. Use the official ESMA register and national regulators to verify authorisation, the legal entity and the services it is permitted to provide.
