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How to migrate from an unlicensed crypto exchange before MiCA enforcement
Step-by-step migration guides for the 15 major EU-active crypto exchanges that are not currently in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised CASPs. Each guide covers status, decision criteria, alternatives, and the five-step process to move your assets before 1 July 2026.
What is Migrate's MiCA status right now?
Which exchanges have a migration guide?
We publish a step-by-step migration guide for every exchange in our index that does not appear in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised CASPs. Source: ESMA register, last refreshed 18 July 2026.
| Exchange | Status | Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Binance | Not in ESMA register | View register profile |
| BingX | Not in ESMA register | View register profile |
| Bitfinex | Not in ESMA register | View register profile |
| Bitget | Not in ESMA register | View register profile |
| Bitunix | Not in ESMA register | View register profile |
| CoinEx | Not in ESMA register | View register profile |
| HTX | Not in ESMA register | View register profile |
| Kanga Exchange | Not in ESMA register | View register profile |
| MEXC | Not in ESMA register | View register profile |
| Phemex | Not in ESMA register | View register profile |
| Uphold | Not in ESMA register | View register profile |
| Weex | Not in ESMA register | View register profile |
| WhiteBIT | Not in ESMA register | View register profile |
| ZondaCrypto | Not in ESMA register | View register profile |
| Zoomex | Not in ESMA register | View register profile |
Why does The Crypto Register publish migration guides?
From , Article 59 of Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 makes it unlawful to provide crypto-asset services to EEA residents without MiCA authorisation. For the 15 exchanges in our index that are not in the ESMA register today, EEA-resident users face a forced transition. These guides exist to make that transition predictable: status check, alternatives, step-by-step migration, and the pitfalls to avoid. Source: Regulation (EU) 2023/1114, Article 59.
What is in each migration guide?
Every guide has the same structure: the exchange's current MiCA status with primary-source links, three decision questions to determine whether and when to migrate, three to four authorised alternatives ranked by service overlap, a five-step migration process (verify entity, choose destination, run small test, bulk-migrate, close account), a list of common pitfalls drawn from public transition reports, and an FAQ covering edge cases. Source: The Crypto Register methodology.
What is not in these guides?
These guides are informational, not financial or legal advice. They do not recommend specific assets to hold, do not endorse specific destinations, and are not paid placements - The Crypto Register has no commercial relationship with any listed exchange. The lists of alternatives are derived solely from the ESMA register and ranked by service overlap. Consult a financial or tax advisor for portfolio-specific decisions. Source:.
| In ESMA register? | No (as of ) |
|---|---|
| MiCA enforcement | |
| Days remaining | 0 |
| Your action window | Verify withdrawal capacity now; do not wait for the final week |
Which sources is this guide built on?
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 (MiCA)
- ESMA Register of CASPs
- ESMA Final Report on Reverse Solicitation Guidelines
- The Crypto Register methodology
This guide is informational, not financial or legal advice. The Crypto Register has no commercial relationship with Migrate or with any listed alternative. Last verified .