The license was issued by the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA).
The Austrian license represents a key step in WhiteBIT’s European development strategy and underscores WhiteBIT EU’s commitment to operating within transparent, secure, and harmonised regulatory frameworks. Under MiCAR, WhiteBIT EU will be able to provide regulated crypto‑asset services to eligible users across the EU.
This licence is an important milestone in WhiteBIT’s broader strategy to build a regulated presence in Europe and contribute to the further development of the digital asset ecosystem within the EU.
“WhiteBIT originally started as a European exchange, and Europe remains at the heart of our long‑term vision,” said Volodymyr Nosov, founder and CEO of W Group, of which WhiteBIT is a part. “Because MiCA sets a global standard for digital asset regulation, this authorisation strengthens our commitment to building a transparent, secure, and compliant crypto‑ecosystem for users across the region.”
Strengthening WhiteBIT EU’s regulatory position in Europe
MiCAR establishes harmonised EU frameworks for crypto‑asset service providers, covering requirements for governance, transparency, client protection, and market integrity.
By obtaining a licence in Austria, WhiteBIT EU has undergone a substantive regulatory assessment in a jurisdiction known for its robust financial supervision standards. This reinforces WhiteBIT EU’s regulated presence in Europe and supports the planned provision of crypto‑services within the EU under MiCAR, in line with passporting, onboarding, and regulatory requirements.
With the MiCA licence in Austria, these activities are now consolidated within a single regulatory framework, enabling WhiteBIT to serve millions of European retail and institutional customers with compliant, secure, and accessible crypto‑services.
Launching WhiteBIT.EU for European users
As part of the transition to MiCAR regulatory frameworks, WhiteBIT is preparing to launch whitebit.eu — a dedicated platform designed specifically for users across the European Economic Area (EEA).
The new platform will serve as WhiteBIT’s regulated hub in the European market, operating under MiCAR and providing compliant access to the company’s products and services throughout the EEA.
New users interested in joining whitebit.eu can already express their interest via a special form on the website and will be among the first to receive updates about the platform’s launch.
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About WhiteBIT
WB-Shield Innovations GmbH (WhiteBIT EU) is a subsidiary of WhiteBIT, authorised to provide crypto‑asset services in the EEA. WhiteBIT was founded in 2018 and is now part of W Group, which serves over 35 million customers worldwide. WhiteBIT partners with Visa, FACEIT, FC Barcelona, Juventus, and the Ukrainian national football team. The company is committed to promoting widespread adoption of blockchain technology worldwide.
