In a major win for crypto adoption in Europe, OKX has secured regulatory approval to operate in both Germany and Poland, making it one of the few global crypto exchanges fully licensed in two of the EU’s most strategic markets.
Effective immediately, OKX can provide crypto trading, custody, and staking services to users in these countries. This move aligns with the upcoming MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulation, giving OKX an early mover advantage in regulatory compliance.
"Europe is one of our key markets, and we’re committed to building trust through regulatory clarity," according to official OKX statement.
The licenses were granted by:
- Germany’s BaFin (Federal Financial Supervisory Authority)
- Poland’s KNF (Polish Financial Supervision Authority)
The exchange plans to:
- Launch localized apps and support for EUR deposits
- Hire regional compliance and support teams
- Run fiat-to-crypto campaigns targeting new EU users
This expansion also enhances OKX’s credibility ahead of tighter EU enforcement and positions it as a leader in regulated crypto exchange operations in Europe.