{"id":10063,"date":"2026-06-18T12:48:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T12:48:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paybis.com\/blog\/?p=10063"},"modified":"2026-06-18T12:48:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T12:48:28","slug":"mica-licensed-crypto-exchanges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paybis.com\/blog\/mica-licensed-crypto-exchanges\/","title":{"rendered":"MiCA-Licensed Exchanges: The Full List + CASP Authorization Meaning"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"text-bg-color\" id=\"block_b8380909c2b0ca5bcee3bd8fb2b131e8\">\r    <div class=\"text-bg-color__content\">\r        <div class=\"text-bg-color__title\">Key Takeaways<\/div>        <p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>204 crypto-asset service providers hold full CASP authorization under MiCA as of June 18, 2026, according to ESMA&#8217;s interim register.<\/li>\n<li>Major global exchanges with confirmed CASP licences include Kraken, Coinbase, Binance, OKX, Crypto.com, Bitstamp, and Bitpanda, each authorized through a specific EU member state.<\/li>\n<li>Malta has become the preferred jurisdiction for established crypto-native exchanges, hosting OKX, Crypto.com, Gemini, Gate, Blockchain.com, and BVNK among its 13 CASPs.<\/li>\n<li>The MiCA transition deadline is July 1, 2026. After that date, any exchange still operating on a legacy national registration without full CASP authorization cannot legally serve EU clients.<\/li>\n<li>A CASP licence from any single EU member state passports across all 27 countries and the broader EEA. You do not need a separate licence for each country you use the exchange from.<\/li>\n<li>You can check any exchange&#8217;s current authorization status directly on ESMA&#8217;s public CASP register in under a minute.<\/li>\n<li>Once you&#8217;ve confirmed a platform is licensed, you can <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/paybis.com\/\">buy Bitcoin<\/a> and <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/paybis.com\/buy-ethereum\/\">buy Ethereum<\/a> on Paybis with the protections that CASP authorization requires.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <\/div>\r<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As of May 2026, 204 crypto exchanges and service providers hold full CASP authorization under the EU&#8217;s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation. That number has grown steadily since the framework became fully enforceable in December 2024, and it tells a useful story about where the European crypto market actually stands today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article covers the full picture: which exchanges are licensed, where they are authorized, what the July 2026 transition deadline means, and what CASP authorization actually changes for anyone using these platforms. If you want to skip straight to a platform that already holds the licence, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/paybis.com\/\">buy crypto<\/a> on Paybis under full CASP authorization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does It Mean for an Exchange to Be MiCA-Licensed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A MiCA-licensed exchange has obtained a <a href=\"https:\/\/paybis.com\/blog\/glossary\/casp-crypto-asset-service-provider\/\">CASP authorization<\/a> from a national regulator in an EU member state. That authorization is not a simple registration. It follows a full regulatory review covering governance, capital adequacy, management suitability, IT security, and AML infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before <a href=\"https:\/\/paybis.com\/blog\/glossary\/mica\/\">MiCA<\/a> took full effect in December 2024, the European crypto landscape was a patchwork. France ran its own DASP registration and Germany licensed through BaFin. Malta, on the other hand, had its own VFA framework. Some countries had no specific crypto licensing regime at all. An exchange authorized in one country had no automatic right to serve users in another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MiCA replaced all of that with a single rulebook. Get authorized as a CASP in any one EU member state, and that authorization passports across all 27 countries plus the broader EEA. One application, one regulator, access to a market of 450 million people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The distinction that matters most for anyone using these platforms is the difference between a CASP licence and a legacy VASP registration. A registration confirmed that a business existed and had committed to AML rules. A CASP licence confirms that a financial regulator has actually reviewed the business and approved it to handle client funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><picture class=\"attachment-pinterest\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/paybis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Mica-CASP-in-numbers-1024x819.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paybis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Mica-CASP-in-numbers-1024x819.webp 1024w, https:\/\/paybis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Mica-CASP-in-numbers-300x240.webp 300w, https:\/\/paybis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Mica-CASP-in-numbers-150x120.webp 150w, https:\/\/paybis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Mica-CASP-in-numbers-768x615.webp 768w, https:\/\/paybis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Mica-CASP-in-numbers.webp 1402w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpaybis.com%2Fblog%2Fmica-licensed-crypto-exchanges%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fpaybis.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMica-CASP-in-numbers-1024x819.webp&description=MiCA-Licensed+Exchanges%3A+The+Full+List+%2B+CASP+Authorization+Meaning\" class=\"pin-it-button\" target=\"_blank\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12.289,2C6.617,2,3.606,5.648,3.606,9.622c0,1.846,1.025,4.146,2.666,4.878c0.25,0.111,0.381,0.063,0.439-0.169 c0.044-0.175,0.267-1.029,0.365-1.428c0.032-0.128,0.017-0.237-0.091-0.362C6.445,11.911,6.01,10.75,6.01,9.668 c0-2.777,2.194-5.464,5.933-5.464c3.23,0,5.49,2.108,5.49,5.122c0,3.407-1.794,5.768-4.13,5.768c-1.291,0-2.257-1.021-1.948-2.277 c0.372-1.495,1.089-3.112,1.089-4.191c0-0.967-0.542-1.775-1.663-1.775c-1.319,0-2.379,1.309-2.379,3.059 c0,1.115,0.394,1.869,0.394,1.869s-1.302,5.279-1.54,6.261c-0.405,1.666,0.053,4.368,0.094,4.604 c0.021,0.126,0.167,0.169,0.25,0.063c0.129-0.165,1.699-2.419,2.142-4.051c0.158-0.59,0.817-2.995,0.817-2.995 c0.43,0.784,1.681,1.446,3.013,1.446c3.963,0,6.822-3.494,6.822-7.833C20.394,5.112,16.849,2,12.289,2\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Major Exchanges Currently Hold CASP Authorization?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As of June 2026, the publicly confirmed list of major exchanges holding full CASP authorization includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/paybis.com\/\">Paybis<\/a><\/strong>, authorized through the Bank of Latvia, with the licence issued in May 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kraken<\/strong>, authorized through Luxembourg&#8217;s CSSF, with additional authorization through Ireland&#8217;s CBI for certain entities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coinbase<\/strong>, authorized through Ireland&#8217;s CBI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Binance<\/strong>, which secured its first full CASP authorization in 2025 after re-domiciling its EU entity, with its passport now covering all 27 member states<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>OKX<\/strong>, authorized through Malta&#8217;s MFSA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crypto.com<\/strong>, authorized through Malta&#8217;s MFSA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bitstamp<\/strong>, authorized through Luxembourg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bitpanda<\/strong>, authorized through Austria&#8217;s FMA, with a dual-rail authorization through Luxembourg&#8217;s CSSF<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bitvavo<\/strong>, authorized through the Netherlands&#8217; AFM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gemini<\/strong>, which re-routed its EU operations through Ireland or Malta during 2025 to secure passporting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>eToro<\/strong>, operating crypto services under Cyprus&#8217;s CySEC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is not an exhaustive list. The full ESMA register tracks all 204 currently authorized CASPs, covering everything from large global exchanges to smaller regional custodians and brokerages. The register updates weekly as new authorizations are granted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is worth noting that not every CASP is authorized for every service. MiCA defines ten distinct categories of crypto-asset services, from custody and trading platform operation to advisory and transfer services. Each CASP&#8217;s authorization specifies exactly which services it can legally offer, which is why checking the specific scope of an exchange&#8217;s licence matters as much as confirming the licence exists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which EU Countries Are Issuing the Most CASP Licences?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Different EU member states have developed distinct reputations as licensing destinations, and the pattern that has emerged by 2026 says a lot about how each country approaches crypto regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Germany<\/strong> leads by raw count of authorizations, with a mix of regulated banks and broker-banks including Commerzbank, flatexDEGIRO Bank, Baader Bank, N26, and Trade Republic, alongside specialist custodians like BitGo and Tangany. The German approach favours bank-grade institutions over crypto-native startups, and BaFin&#8217;s review process is known for being thorough, German-language, and slow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Malta<\/strong> has become the preferred destination for established crypto-native exchanges. The MFSA has authorized OKX, Crypto.com, Gemini, Gate, Blockchain.com, and BVNK among its 13 CASPs. Malta&#8217;s edge is institutional memory: it regulated crypto years before MiCA existed, which means its regulator and its banking sector are already comfortable working with crypto businesses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Luxembourg<\/strong> has attracted global brands seeking rapid EU-wide reach, including Coinbase, Bitstamp, and Clearstream. Its capital-markets-friendly environment and established financial infrastructure make it a natural fit for exchanges that want fast passporting without sacrificing institutional credibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Netherlands<\/strong> shows a strong mix of crypto-native and payments-focused businesses, including Bitvavo, Amdax, MoonPay, Finst, and Fiat Republic. Several of these secured first-day approvals when MiCA&#8217;s CASP regime opened.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Czech Republic<\/strong> is the fastest-moving story in 2026. It had zero authorized CASPs in February and seven by May, putting it ahead of Lithuania on raw count. The CNB&#8217;s process is described as pragmatic and quick, with English accepted throughout, which has made Prague an increasingly attractive base for lean operators.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Estonia<\/strong>, once considered the undisputed capital of EU crypto licensing under the old VASP system, has seen a sharp reversal. It currently shows just one MiCA-authorized CASP, since old VASP licences do not convert automatically and businesses must requalify in full under stricter substance requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happens on July 1, 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>July 1, 2026 is the date the MiCA transition period closes across most EU member states. After that date, any business still operating under a legacy national VASP or 5AMLD registration without full CASP authorization cannot legally serve EU clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The transition period itself, set out under Article 143(3) of the MiCA regulation, allowed entities that were providing crypto-asset services under national law before December 30, 2024 to continue operating while their CASP application was processed. Some member states elected the maximum 18-month transition window. Others, including Poland, shortened it considerably, closing their transition periods as early as May 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For users, the practical risk around this deadline is real. An exchange that loses its passporting rights mid-transition can freeze withdrawals while it scrambles toward compliance, can be ordered to delist tokens that fail to meet the asset-referenced or e-money token requirements, and can create Travel Rule complications for anyone sending funds to or from the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Checking whether the exchange you use holds genuine CASP authorization, rather than a legacy registration running out the clock on its transition window, has become the single most important piece of due diligence for any EU crypto user in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does CASP Authorization Actually Change for Users?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CASP authorization is not a marketing label. It comes with specific, enforceable obligations that change how an exchange is required to treat its users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Client funds must be segregated from the exchange&#8217;s own assets at all times. If a CASP-licensed exchange becomes insolvent, client holdings are not treated as company property available to creditors. That protection simply does not exist on an unlicensed platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fee transparency becomes mandatory rather than optional. A licensed exchange must show the full cost of a transaction before a user confirms it, rather than revealing fees only after execution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Client fiat funds received by a CASP, outside of e-money tokens, must be placed with an EU credit institution or central bank by the end of the next business day. The exchange is also explicitly prohibited from using client assets for its own account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One area worth knowing about specifically: stablecoin trading is currently restricted on most major CASPs for assets whose issuers have not obtained the required e-money token authorization. This has affected USDT trading availability on several licensed exchanges, since Tether has not yet obtained EMT authorization as of mid-2026. Some CASPs allow USDT custody without allowing it to be bought or sold on the order book. This situation may change if and when Tether secures EMT authorization, which remains an open question heading into 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do You Check if an Exchange Is Actually Licensed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The authoritative source is ESMA&#8217;s public CASP register, which is updated weekly and lists every entity that has received CASP authorization or notification from any EU national regulator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The register can be searched directly by company name, and it shows exactly which services each CASP is authorized to provide, which national regulator granted the authorization, and the date it was granted. Several independent trackers have also built more searchable, user-friendly versions of the same underlying ESMA data, which can make the lookup faster for someone who just wants a quick yes-or-no answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few signals are worth checking beyond the register lookup itself. A genuinely licensed exchange will typically display its CASP authorization details, including the issuing regulator and licence reference, somewhere accessible on its website, often in the footer or a dedicated regulatory information page. If that information is missing, vague, or only references an old national VASP registration without mentioning CASP status, that is worth treating as a signal to dig deeper before depositing funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Paybis Licensed Under MiCA?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Paybis holds the MiCA CASP licence issued by the Bank of Latvia in May 2026, covering crypto-asset services across all 27 EU member states and the broader EEA through MiCA passporting. The licence was granted alongside the Payment Institution licence under PSD2, also issued by the Bank of Latvia on the same day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/paybis.com\/news\/celebrate-our-new-mica-and-psd-licenses-with-50-off-fees-for-your-trades-code-paybismica50\/\">official licence announcement<\/a> confirms that Paybis is regulated by the same national authority that supervises traditional financial institutions in Latvia. These are full licences issued after regulatory review, not registrations carried over from the pre-MiCA system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside the EU authorization, Paybis holds FinCEN MSB registration in the US, FINTRAC registration in Canada, VASP registration in Poland, and FCA authorization in the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>204 crypto-asset service providers hold full CASP authorization under MiCA as of May 2026, spanning major global exchanges like Kraken, Coinbase, and Binance alongside a growing number of regional and specialist platforms. Malta has become the hub for established crypto-native exchanges, Germany leads on institutional-grade authorizations, and fast-moving jurisdictions like the Czech Republic are reshaping where new applicants choose to license. The July 1, 2026 transition deadline marks the point where legacy national registrations stop providing any legal cover. For anyone using a crypto exchange in the EU, checking that the platform holds genuine CASP authorization, rather than a registration left over from before MiCA existed, is the most reliable way to know what protections actually apply to your funds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As of May 2026, 204 crypto exchanges and service providers hold full CASP authorization under the EU&#8217;s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation. That number has grown steadily since the framework became fully enforceable in December 2024, and it tells a useful story about where the European crypto market actually stands today. 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