Bitpanda Secures MiCA License in Austria, Expanding European Regulatory Footprint

In an announcement on April 10, European cryptocurrency platform Bitpanda has become the first major crypto platform to secure a MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation) license from Austria’s Financial Market Authority (FMA).

Bitpanda is the first major player to secure the MiCAR license from Austria’s FMA 🇦🇹

This marks its third MiCAR license after Germany and Malta – another step towards building the most regulated crypto platform in Europe. pic.twitter.com/gii43mvo8H

— Bitpanda (@Bitpanda_global) April 10, 2025

This is Bitpanda’s third MiCA license, following approvals from Germany’s BaFin and Malta’s MFSA, and positions the Vienna-based fintech as a leader in regulatory compliance within the European crypto space.

MiCA is the European Union’s comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets which seeks to harmonize crypto regulation across EU member states, providing legal clarity and protection for investors.

In January 2025, Bitpanda made headlines by becoming the first major crypto firm to secure a MiCA license from Germany’s BaFin.

This initial license was a landmark moment, showcasing the company’s proactive approach to regulation and its dedication to building a secure, transparent, and fully compliant trading environment.

The subsequent license from Malta’s MFSA further underlined Bitpanda’s strategy of aligning with MiCA standards ahead of full implementation across the EU.

Bitpanda Expands to the UK After Securing FCA Approval

Bitpanda also received approval from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to expand its operations into the British market.

The FCA’s approval allows Bitpanda to provide UK investors with access to crypto trading, staking services, savings plans, and crypto indices.

A Key Market for Bitpanda’s Growth

The UK is recognized as one of the world’s foremost financial hubs, making it an attractive market for digital asset platforms.

Bitpanda seeks not just to enter the market but to set new standards for secure and user-friendly crypto investing, according to the company’s announcement from February 12.

With the Austrian FMA license now secured, this will open doors for the company to operate throughout the European Economic Area (EEA), offering retail and institutional investors greater trust in its platform.

As more jurisdictions implement MiCA regulations, Bitpanda’s early and consistent compliance gives it a competitive edge in the race to capture market share in Europe’s evolving digital asset ecosystem.