What is MiCA regulation?

MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) is the EU's comprehensive regulatory framework for crypto-asset service providers (CASPs). It came into full effect in December 2024 and requires exchanges operating in the EU to obtain a MiCA licence from a national competent authority.

Which crypto exchanges are MiCA compliant?

MiCA-compliant exchanges include those that have received a CASP licence under the EU MiCA framework. This tracker lists the current compliance status of major EU exchanges, updated as new licences are granted or applications progress.

EU Regulation

MiCA Compliance Tracker

Track the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation rollout across EU member states and major crypto exchanges. Updated as new developments emerge.

8Compliant exchanges

0In Progress exchanges

0Pending exchanges

Last updated: 12 July 2026

Exchange compliance status

Exchange	Status	License / Registration	Notes	Country
Coinbase	Compliant	MiCA CASP — CSSF Luxembourg	Coinbase Luxembourg S.A. — authorised	LU
Kraken	Compliant	MiCA CASP — Central Bank of Ireland	Payward Global Solutions Ltd & Payward Europe Solutions Ltd	IE
Bitstamp	Compliant	MiCA CASP — CSSF Luxembourg	Bitstamp Europe S.A.	LU
OKX Europe	Compliant	MiCA CASP — MFSA Malta	OKX Europe Limited — authorised	MT
Bybit EU	Compliant	MiCA CASP — FMA Austria	Bybit EU GmbH, Vienna — authorised 28 May 2025	AT
Bitpanda	Compliant	MiCA CASP — FMA Austria	Bitpanda GmbH — authorised 9 April 2025	AT
Crypto.com	Compliant	MiCA CASP — MFSA Malta	Foris DAX MT Limited — authorised	MT
eToro	Compliant	MiCA CASP — CySEC Cyprus	eToro (Europe) Ltd — authorised	CY
Binance	Non-Compliant	Not in ESMA CASP register	No Binance entity found in ESMA register as of 3 July 2026. Grandfathering period expired 1 July 2026.	—
Bitfinex	Non-Compliant	No EU CASP licence	BVI-registered entity, not in ESMA register	—
KuCoin	Non-Compliant	No EU CASP licence	Seychelles entity, not in ESMA register	—

MiCA implementation timeline

9 June 2023

MiCA regulation published in EU Official Journal

30 June 2024

MiCA Title III & IV (stablecoins) entered into force

30 December 2024

Full MiCA application — all crypto-asset services

30 June 2025

Transitional period ends for most member states

1 January 2026

Full enforcement across all EU27 member states

1 July 2026

ESMA supervisory convergence review begins

Key MiCA requirements

Whitepaper

All CASPs must publish a compliant crypto-asset whitepaper before issuance

Authorisation

CASPs must obtain authorisation from a national competent authority (NCA)

Capital

Minimum own funds: €50K–€150K depending on service class

Custody

Client assets must be segregated and held in secure custody

AML/KYC

Full AML/CFT compliance aligned with AMLD6

Market Abuse

Insider trading and market manipulation prohibitions apply

This tracker is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult a qualified legal professional for compliance decisions.