WB-Shield Innovations GmbH, trading under WhiteBIT EU, is part of the wider WhiteBIT brand, a well-established exchange founded in 2018 that serves more than 35 million users globally. WhiteBIT has collaborated with household names such as Visa, Barcelona FC, and Juventus.
On June 19, 2026, Austria’s Financial Market Authority (FMA) approved WB-Shield Innovations GmbH’s (WhiteBIT EU) Markets in Crypto-Assets license, enabling it to provide crypto asset services to eligible users across the European Economic Area (EEA).
The approval will enable WhiteBIT EU to operate within a transparent, secure, and harmonized regulatory environment, while strengthening its regulated presence, contributing to its broader strategy of continuing to develop the EEA’s digital asset ecosystem.
Speaking on the MiCA approval, Volodymyr Nosov, Founder and President of W Group, which WhiteBIT is part of, said:
“WhiteBIT was originally founded as a European exchange, and Europe remains at the core of our long-term vision. With MiCA setting a global benchmark for digital asset regulation, this authorization reinforces our commitment to building a transparent, secure, and compliant crypto ecosystem for users across the region.”
How MiCA Approval Strengthens WhiteBIT EU’s Regulatory Position
The Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCAR) is a legal framework that governs the issuance, offering, and trading of crypto assets. It introduces specific requirements related to governance, transparency, client protection, and market integrity.
Austria is well-known for its stringent financial supervisory standards, so it was the perfect choice to showcase WhiteBIT EU’s commitment to users in the European Economic Area. In the process of obtaining approval, the company has undergone a substantive regulatory assessment, significantly strengthening its regional presence.
WhiteBIT EU’s MiCA approval enables it to provide a regulated, compliant, secure, and easy-to-access environment. MiCA passporting enables WhiteBIT EU to provide regulated crypto services across all eligible European countries, delivering a safer, more user-centric crypto experience for millions of potential retail and institutional clients.
The Launch of WhiteBIT.EU
As part of its move to the MiCA framework, WhiteBIT is gearing up to launch WhiteBIT.EU, a specialized platform catering specifically to the users in the EEA. It will serve as WhiteBIT’s regulated EU hub, providing MiCA-compliant products and services.
While the new platform hasn’t been released just yet, users can already register their interest through a form on the homepage, ensuring they’re alerted as soon as WhiteBIT.EU is available.
Looking Forward
WhiteBIT was originally founded as a European exchange, with Europe remaining a constant part of its long-term vision. The company’s MiCA activation enables it to offer secure, regulated crypto services in over 30 EEA count ries, contributing significantly to its broader goal of driving the widespread adoption of blockchain technology worldwide.
It’ll be interesting to follow WhiteBIT EU’s release. Around 80% to 85% of crypto exchanges currently lack MiCA approval. With the deadline set for July 1, 2026, it seems likely an industry-wide shakeup is looming.
Platforms like WhiteBIT, which are built with compliance in mind, could capture significant market share as other exchanges are forced to exit, so it’s worth keeping an eye on WhiteBIT.EU ahead of its full release.
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