Bitpanda Becomes First Major Platform to Secure MiCA License from BaFin, OKX to Offer Regulated Crypto Products to 400M in Europe
Jan 27, 2025, 10:22 AM
Bitpanda has become the first major cryptocurrency platform to secure a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license from Germany's Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin). This milestone was reported by multiple sources, highlighting Bitpanda's achievement in regulatory compliance within the European crypto landscape. Additionally, OKX announced it is the first global exchange to obtain a MiCA license, allowing it to offer fully regulated crypto products to over 400 million people across Europe. The developments signal a progressive step towards mass adoption of cryptocurrencies in the region.
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