Bybit opens European headquarters in Vienna after securing MiCA license in Austria

Description

Bybit is establishing its European headquarters in Vienna, Austria, following the successful acquisition of a license under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) framework.

Publish date

May 29, 2025

Publisher

CoinJournal

Web URL

https://coinjournal.net/news/bybit-opens-european-headquarters-in-vienna-after-securing-mica-license-in-austria

Referenced by

Currently ranked as the second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, Bybit continues to build its global footprint with a renewed focus on regulatory legitimacy and user-centric services.

Crypto news

Quote

Ben Zhou, the co-founder and CEO of Bybit, emphasised that regulatory compliance remains a top priority and stated that the firm is actively collaborating with regulators worldwide to ensure its users benefit from robust legal protections.

Crypto news

Quote

The approval was granted by Austria’s Financial Market Authority (FMA), authorising Bybit EU, registered under commercial number 636180i, to operate as a regulated crypto asset service provider (CASP) within the bloc.

Crypto news

Quote