MiCA Compliance Tracker — Exchange License Status (2026)
Which crypto exchanges hold a valid MiCA CASP license? Which are pending approval? Which have no EU license? Essential reference for EU investors ahead of the July 1, 2026 deadline.
The Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation requires all crypto exchanges operating in the EU to hold a valid CASP (Crypto-Asset Service Provider) license. The full enforcement deadline is July 1, 2026. After that date, any exchange without a CASP license will be legally required to cease operations for EU users.
This tracker provides a regularly updated reference table of the MiCA CASP license status of the most widely used crypto exchanges globally. Use it to verify whether your exchange will remain accessible in the EU after the July 2026 deadline — and to decide whether you need to take action before then.
How to use this tracker: Find your exchange in the table below. If it shows ✓ CASP, you are good — it is licensed to serve EU users after July 1, 2026. If it shows ⌛ Pending, it may continue under transitional rules but has not yet received final approval. If it shows ✗ No CASP, consider transferring your assets to a licensed exchange before the July 1 deadline.
Exchange MiCA CASP License Status
| Exchange | MiCA Status | License Type | Regulator / Country | Licensed Since | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coinbase | ✓ CASP | MiCA CASP | Luxembourg (CSSF) | 2024 | Full EU passport. Earliest major exchange to obtain MiCA CASP. |
| Bitvavo | ✓ CASP | MiCA CASP | Netherlands (AFM) | 2024 | Dutch-founded, deeply integrated with European payments. |
| OKX | ✓ CASP | MiCA CASP | Malta (MFSA) | Dec 2024 | Full EU passport via Malta MFSA authorization. |
| Bitpanda | ✓ CASP | MiCA CASP | Austria (FMA) | 2024 | First large exchange to receive CASP license in the EU. |
| Bybit | ✓ CASP | MiCA CASP | Austria (FMA) | 2024 | Licensed via Austrian FMA alongside Bitpanda. |
| Crypto.com | ✓ CASP | MiCA CASP | Malta (MFSA) | 2024 | Malta-based entity covers full EU passport. |
| Kraken | ⌛ Pending | MiCA CASP (IE) | Ireland (CBI) | Pending | Application filed with Central Bank of Ireland. Operating under transitional rules. |
| Binance | ⌛ Pending | MiCA CASP | Greece (HCMC) | Pending | Application filed January 2026 with HCMC. Operating under transitional rules. |
| MEXC | ✗ No CASP | — | — | — | No EU MiCA license known as of April 2026. |
| Bitget | ✗ No CASP | — | — | — | No EU CASP license known as of April 2026. |
| KuCoin | ✗ No CASP | — | — | — | No EU CASP license known as of April 2026. |
Table last updated: April 23, 2026. Status data is sourced from public regulatory disclosures and official exchange announcements. Always verify directly with the exchange for the most current status.
What Does Each Status Mean?
✓ CASP — MiCA CASP Licensed
The exchange holds a valid MiCA CASP (Crypto-Asset Service Provider) license issued by a national EU financial regulator. This license grants a full EU passport, meaning the exchange can legally serve users in all EU member states after July 1, 2026. Licensed exchanges are subject to MiCA obligations including capital requirements, custody rules, conflict-of-interest policies, and DAC8 tax reporting.
⌛ Pending — Application Filed
The exchange has submitted a formal CASP license application to a national EU regulator and is currently awaiting review and approval. Under MiCA transitional provisions, exchanges with pending applications can continue operating for EU users until a final regulatory decision is made. However, if the application is rejected, the exchange will be required to stop serving EU users. Watch for updates from the relevant national regulator.
✗ No CASP — No Known EU License
As of the last update date, no MiCA CASP license or pending application is publicly known for this exchange. After July 1, 2026, these exchanges may be blocked or restricted for EU users by their national financial regulators. EU investors using these exchanges should consider moving assets to a licensed platform before the deadline. Continuing to use unlicensed exchanges after the deadline may carry regulatory risk.
What Should EU Investors Do?
With the July 1, 2026 MiCA deadline approaching, here is a practical checklist for EU-based crypto investors:
- Check your exchange: Find it in the table above. If it shows ✓ CASP, you are covered for legal EU operations post-July 2026.
- If your exchange is ⌛ Pending: Monitor news from that exchange. Most will either receive approval or have a migration plan in place. Ensure you have completed full KYC on that platform.
- If your exchange is ✗ No CASP: Strongly consider transferring your assets to a licensed exchange before July 1, 2026. Waiting risks sudden access restrictions or withdrawal freezes if the exchange is required to exit the EU market.
- Diversify across licensed exchanges: Consider holding assets across two or more MiCA-compliant platforms to reduce single-exchange risk.
- Review DAC8 implications: MiCA-licensed exchanges are required to report your transaction data to EU tax authorities under DAC8. Ensure your tax declarations are consistent with your exchange activity.
Read our full analysis: Which Exchanges Are at Risk Under MiCA? Full 2026 Analysis | MiCA Deadline July 2026: What Happens Next
Important: If you use an exchange flagged as ✗ No CASP, there is a real possibility that access to your funds could be disrupted if that exchange is required to exit the EU market. The safe approach is to transfer assets to a licensed platform well before the July 1, 2026 deadline. Self-custody hardware wallets (Ledger, Trezor) remain fully unaffected by MiCA.
How Often Is This Updated?
This tracker is reviewed and updated monthly, or whenever significant MiCA licensing news occurs (new approvals, rejections, emergency suspensions). The licensing landscape is still evolving rapidly: several exchanges have applications under review, and new approvals or rejections are expected throughout 2026.
Sources used for this tracker include:
- ESMA (European Securities and Markets Authority) public registers
- National regulator announcements (CSSF, AFM, FMA, MFSA, HCMC, CBI)
- Official exchange press releases and investor communications
- BitcoinMarket.net editorial research
Last updated: April 23, 2026
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Disclaimer: This tracker is for informational purposes only. License status data may change. Always verify current MiCA compliance status directly with the exchange or via your national financial regulator's official register. This is not financial or legal advice. BitcoinMarket.net may use affiliate links for some exchanges listed above — see our affiliate disclosure for details.