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Bitunix is not licensed. Here are the EU-licensed alternatives.
You looked up Bitunix. It does not currently appear in the ESMA register. Compare it directly with OKX and a second licensed exchange to see what you would gain by switching.
The 3 questions that matter
Three measures that decide which exchange is the right fit for you. Cells highlighted in green show the row leader.
| Question | Bitunix You looked this up | OKX | Coinbase |
|---|---|---|---|
| How many EU-regulated services is it allowed to offer? MiCA defines 10 distinct crypto services. The more services an exchange is licensed for, the more product types it can legally offer you. | Not licensed | 8 of 10 ★ | 7 of 10 |
| How long has its EU licence been in force? Earlier authorisation means more operating time under the new rules. The first wave of MiCA licences was issued on 27 January 2025. | Not licensed | 27 January 2025 ★ | 20 June 2025 |
| Can you deposit EUR directly via SEPA? EUR-native deposits via SEPA bank transfer avoid currency conversion fees and FX risk. Every licensed EEA exchange we track currently supports it; this row exists so unlicensed entrants stand out. | Not licensed | Yes - SEPA EUR accepted | Yes - SEPA EUR accepted |
All values sourced from the ESMA Register of Crypto-Asset Service Providers. Cells in green show the row leader on the row's metric. Where an exchange is not in the ESMA register, the cell shows "Not licensed".
See the full regulatory comparison
| Detail | Bitunix You looked this up | OKX | Coinbase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authorisation | |||
| MiCA status | Not licensed | ||
| Authorisation date | - | ||
| Home Member State | - | Malta | Luxembourg |
| National Competent Authority | - | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) | Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) |
| Authorised legal entity | - | OKX Europe Limited | Coinbase Luxembourg S.A. |
| LEI (Legal Entity ID) | - | 54930069NLWEIGLHXU42 |
984500F14CA4571AAC11 |
| Authorised services (10 defined under MiCA Article 3(1)(16)) | |||
| Custody | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Trading platform | - | ✓ | - |
| Exchange for funds | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Exchange for crypto | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Order execution | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Placing | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Order R&T | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Advice | - | - | - |
| Portfolio mgmt | - | - | - |
| Transfer services | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Explore | |||
| Full exchange profile | Read profile → | Read profile → | Read profile → |
Source: ESMA Register of CASPs, retrieved 14 May 2026. Cells highlighted in green indicate the exchange with the broadest authorisation in that row.
How to read this comparison.
Bitunix is not in the ESMA register today. That means from , it cannot legally offer crypto-asset services to EEA residents. The two licensed exchanges above can serve you immediately and without interruption.
What does "authorised services" mean?
MiCA Article 3(1)(16) defines ten distinct crypto-asset services. An exchange is authorised for each service separately. A wider range of authorised services means the exchange can legally offer more product types: custody, trading-platform operation, fiat conversion, crypto-to-crypto exchange, order execution, placing, reception/transmission of orders, advice, portfolio management, and transfer services.
What if I am already a customer of an unauthorised exchange?
You typically retain access to withdraw assets, but the exchange may stop accepting new EEA deposits or limit trading from onwards. Each exchange will communicate its own transition plan. Check the exchange's own announcements and consider transferring assets to a licensed provider before the deadline.
Sources.
- ESMA - Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) and Register of CASPs
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 (MiCA) on EUR-Lex
- GLEIF - Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation
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