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WhiteBIT EU Secures MiCA License in Austria, Paving Way for Regulated European Platform
In a decisive move that consolidates its European ambitions, WhiteBIT EU announced on 19 June 2026 that it has secured a Markets in Crypto‑Assets Regulation (MiCA) licence from Austria’s Financial Market Authority (FMA). The approval allows the Austrian entity of the global exchange to offer regulated crypto‑asset services to eligible users across the European Economic Area (EEA) under a single, harmonised EU framework.
The MiCA licence is a milestone for WhiteBIT’s European growth strategy. Under the full‑scale EU rules that took effect in December 2024, providers must meet stringent governance, transparency, client‑protection and market‑integrity standards. By obtaining authorisation in Austria, WhiteBIT EU has consolidated its regulatory status, eliminating the patchwork of national licences it previously relied on to operate in individual member states.
Founder and W Group president Volodymyr Nosov said the Austrian approval "reinforces our commitment to building a transparent, secure, and compliant crypto ecosystem for users across the region." Founded in 2018, WhiteBIT is part of the W Group, which serves more than 35 million customers worldwide and has partnered with Visa, FACEIT, Barcelona FC, Juventus, and the Ukrainian national football team.
With the MiCA licence in place, WhiteBIT EU can passport its services to the entire EEA. The company is preparing to launch whitebit.eu, a dedicated platform for European users that will operate under MiCA rules and provide compliant access to its products and services. Interested users can register their interest via a form on the WhiteBIT website and will receive updates when the platform becomes available.
The Austrian authorisation also underscores Vienna’s growing role as a gateway for crypto‑asset service providers. The FMA, Austria’s integrated financial supervisory authority, is recognised for its robust regulatory standards and serves as a national competent authority for EU supervision. By securing approval from the FMA, WhiteBIT EU positions itself to meet the July 1 deadline for MiCA compliance that applies to all exchanges serving EU clients.
In summary, WhiteBIT EU’s MiCA licence in Austria consolidates its regulatory footprint across Europe, enabling it to offer secure, compliant crypto‑asset services to millions of retail and institutional clients. The forthcoming launch of whitebit.eu will serve as the company’s regulated hub for the EEA, while the Austrian authorisation confirms WhiteBIT’s commitment to transparency and regulatory compliance.
The MiCA licence is a milestone for WhiteBIT’s European growth strategy. Under the full‑scale EU rules that took effect in December 2024, providers must meet stringent governance, transparency, client‑protection and market‑integrity standards. By obtaining authorisation in Austria, WhiteBIT EU has consolidated its regulatory status, eliminating the patchwork of national licences it previously relied on to operate in individual member states.
Founder and W Group president Volodymyr Nosov said the Austrian approval "reinforces our commitment to building a transparent, secure, and compliant crypto ecosystem for users across the region." Founded in 2018, WhiteBIT is part of the W Group, which serves more than 35 million customers worldwide and has partnered with Visa, FACEIT, Barcelona FC, Juventus, and the Ukrainian national football team.
With the MiCA licence in place, WhiteBIT EU can passport its services to the entire EEA. The company is preparing to launch whitebit.eu, a dedicated platform for European users that will operate under MiCA rules and provide compliant access to its products and services. Interested users can register their interest via a form on the WhiteBIT website and will receive updates when the platform becomes available.
The Austrian authorisation also underscores Vienna’s growing role as a gateway for crypto‑asset service providers. The FMA, Austria’s integrated financial supervisory authority, is recognised for its robust regulatory standards and serves as a national competent authority for EU supervision. By securing approval from the FMA, WhiteBIT EU positions itself to meet the July 1 deadline for MiCA compliance that applies to all exchanges serving EU clients.
In summary, WhiteBIT EU’s MiCA licence in Austria consolidates its regulatory footprint across Europe, enabling it to offer secure, compliant crypto‑asset services to millions of retail and institutional clients. The forthcoming launch of whitebit.eu will serve as the company’s regulated hub for the EEA, while the Austrian authorisation confirms WhiteBIT’s commitment to transparency and regulatory compliance.
