Exchange status after the MiCA deadline: who operates in the EU and who doesn't
On July 1, 2026 MiCA's transition period ended. Of 1,200+ providers, 204 hold full CASP authorization, and only 14 of them are centralized exchanges. Below you will find the status of the platforms people actually use, and the first step for users of each. Statuses are dated; verify them against the official ESMA register.
| Exchange | Status as of 2026-07-02 | What it means | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binance | Exiting the EU | Withdrew its Greek application on 24.06.2026; from July 1 it may not serve EU clients. If your profile has an 'EU footprint', expect restrictions and withdrawal deadlines. | Exchange guide → |
| Bybit | CASP licensed | Bybit EU is authorized (Austria). EU clients are served in the licensed perimeter; global Bybit is a separate jurisdiction. | Exchange guide → |
| OKX | CASP licensed | Authorized via Malta. EU clients are served within the licensed perimeter. | Exchange guide → |
| WhiteBIT | CASP licensed | WhiteBIT EU is on the authorized CASP list. | Exchange guide → |
| Gate.io | CASP licensed | Gate.io EU is authorized. | Exchange guide → |
| Kraken | CASP licensed | Authorized (Ireland). | · |
| Coinbase | CASP licensed | Authorized (Luxembourg). | · |
| Crypto.com | CASP licensed | Authorized (Malta). | · |
| HTX (Huobi) | Not on the register | Absent from the authorized CASP register as of 01.07.2026. Service to EU clients must cease. | Exchange guide → |
| KuCoin | Not on the register | Off the register; banned in Austria since February 2026. | Exchange guide → |
| MEXC | Not on the register | Off the register and flagged by a regulator. If you have an EU footprint, withdraw on a plan instead of waiting to be locked out. | Exchange guide → |
| Bitget | Not on the register | Absent from the authorized CEX list as of 01.07.2026. | Exchange guide → |
| EXMO | Not on the register | Absent from the authorized CASP list. Verify status with the platform itself. | Exchange guide → |
| Kuna | Closed | A Ukrainian exchange that has been closed since 2025. This is not a MiCA case, and recovering funds is a separate procedure. | Exchange guide → |
Statuses verified 2026-07-02 against the ESMA interim register and public platform statements. The register changes, so verify with the official ESMA source before acting.
What each status means for your funds
CASP licensed
The exchange operates legally across the EU. That doesn't waive AML checks. Licensed venues screen harder, and 'prove your source of funds' questions get more frequent.
Not on the register
From 01.07.2026 the platform may not serve EU clients (fines up to €15M or 12.5% of turnover). The typical sequence is geo-restrictions, then a forced withdrawal with a deadline, and finally support-only access.
Exiting the EU
The platform announced its exit. You have a withdrawal window, and you should use it early: withdrawal access disappears before the full shutdown.
Your exchange is unlicensed? Three steps now
- Withdraw while the window is open, either to your own non-custodial wallet or to a licensed venue. Don't split the amount into dozens of small transfers; that is an AML trigger.
- Run the destination address through the free checker before you withdraw, so you don't send funds to a blacklisted or sanctioned address.
- Keep proof of source (statements, TxIDs), because the new venue will almost certainly ask for it. The Source of Funds template gives you a ready skeleton.
Free preliminary case assessment
Describe your situation and we will give you an honest assessment: what is realistically possible, how long it takes and what it costs. No "guaranteed unlocks": they do not exist, because the decision sits with compliance.