OKX has officially become one of the first global crypto exchanges to obtain a MiCA license and passport its services across the European Economic Area (EEA).

OKX is Now Live Across 28 EEA Countries 🇪🇺

With MiCA licensing secured, we’re passporting regulated crypto services across Europe—offering local payment methods and secure, seamless access to 400M+ users.

A new alternative for Europe’s crypto future ➡️… pic.twitter.com/Ak3ieaCrfh
— OKX (@okx) February 18, 2025

“We now offer fully regulated, localized crypto services to over 400 million people in 28 EEA countries—all through our European hub in Malta,” said Erald Gush, CEO of OKX Europe.

According to the press release, the regionally adapted platform will offer:

OTC and spot trading, as well as bot trading
Access to 240+ coins in over 300 pairs (60+ with the euro)
Free fiat deposits and withdrawals via bank transfers
Crypto purchases via cards and other traditional payment methods

The exchange has integrated local languages into its app, web interface, and customer support.

OKX received its MiCA license on January 27.

“Passporting allows companies licensed in one EU country to expand their services across the bloc under a unified regulatory framework,” Gush explained.

European expansion is part of OKX’s global growth strategy. In 2024 alone, the exchange has entered seven new markets and secured four new regulatory approvals.

According to CoinMarketCap, OKX ranks among the top five centralized exchanges by spot trading volume, surpassing $2.65 billion in the past 24 hours.