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MiCA-authorised exchanges with Exchange for crypto service
11 of 13 exchanges in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised CASPs hold authorisation to provide "Exchange for crypto" as defined in Article 3(1)(16) of Regulation (EU) 2023/1114.
Exchanges authorised for Exchange for crypto
Sourced from the ESMA register, retrieved 14 May 2026. Each entity's full service list is shown in the rightmost column.
| Provider | Home Member State | Authorised | Services | Legal entity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitpanda | Austria | 7 of 10 CustodyExchange for fundsExchange for cryptoOrder executionPlacingOrder R&TTransfer services | Bitpanda GmbH | |
| Bitstamp | Luxembourg | 7 of 10 CustodyTrading platformExchange for fundsExchange for cryptoOrder executionOrder R&TTransfer services | Bitstamp Europe S.A. | |
| Bybit | Austria | 5 of 10 CustodyExchange for fundsExchange for cryptoPlacingTransfer services | Bybit EU GmbH | |
| Coinbase | Luxembourg | 7 of 10 CustodyExchange for fundsExchange for cryptoOrder executionPlacingOrder R&TTransfer services | Coinbase Luxembourg S.A. | |
| Coinmerce | Netherlands | 4 of 10 CustodyExchange for fundsExchange for cryptoTransfer services | Coinmerce B.V. | |
| Crypto.com | Malta | 6 of 10 CustodyExchange for fundsExchange for cryptoOrder executionOrder R&TTransfer services | Foris DAX MT Limited | |
| Gemini | Malta | 7 of 10 CustodyExchange for fundsExchange for cryptoOrder executionPlacingOrder R&TTransfer services | Gemini Intergalactic EU Ltd | |
| Kraken | Ireland | 7 of 10 CustodyTrading platformExchange for fundsExchange for cryptoOrder executionPlacingTransfer services | Payward Europe Solutions Limited | |
| KuCoin | Austria | 5 of 10 CustodyExchange for fundsExchange for cryptoPlacingTransfer services | KuCoin EU Exchange GmbH | |
| OKX | Malta | 8 of 10 CustodyTrading platformExchange for fundsExchange for cryptoOrder executionPlacingOrder R&TTransfer services | OKX Europe Limited | |
| Revolut | Cyprus | 6 of 10 CustodyExchange for fundsExchange for cryptoTrading platformPlacingTransfer services | Revolut Digital Assets (Europe) Ltd |
Showing 11 authorised exchanges. All data sourced from the ESMA Register of CASPs, retrieved 14 May 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Which MiCA-authorised exchanges offer Exchange for crypto?
As of 14 May 2026, 11 entities in the ESMA register hold authorisation for this service: Bitpanda, Bitstamp, Bybit, Coinbase, Coinmerce, Crypto.com, Gemini, Kraken, KuCoin, OKX, Revolut.
What does "Exchange for crypto" mean under MiCA?
"Exchange for crypto" is one of ten crypto-asset services defined in Article 3(1)(16) of Regulation (EU) 2023/1114. Authorisation for this service requires the entity to meet MiCA's prudential, conduct, and disclosure requirements specifically tailored to that service category.
Can a MiCA authorisation for one service be passported across the EEA?
Yes. Under Article 65 MiCA, an authorisation issued by a National Competent Authority enables passporting across all 30 EEA member states, subject to a notification process to each host-state regulator.
Sources
Filtered views are derived from the live ESMA register. Inclusion is determined solely by registration status; The Crypto Register has no commercial relationship with any listed provider.