Bitpanda Gains Third MiCA License as Regulatory Gaps Persist Across EU
Bitpanda is reinforcing its regulatory position in Europe, now holding a third license under the EU's MiCA framework after receiving fresh approval from Austria’s Financial Market Authority.
This follows earlier green lights from financial watchdogs in Germany and Malta.
The Vienna-based crypto firm has positioned itself at the forefront of MiCA compliance since the regulation took full effect in December 2024.
While MiCA was meant to unify rules across the EU, Bitpanda’s licensing spree suggests that national interpretations of the framework still vary.
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Bitpanda says it’s aiming to become the most tightly regulated crypto platform in Europe. Its latest announcement highlights approvals linked to four of its legal entities across Austria and Germany, including its asset management and payments divisions.
Despite the firm’s progress, a lack of transparency remains. Public registries from regulators in Austria, Malta, and Germany still don’t disclose which companies have obtained MiCA licenses — making it difficult to track compliance industry-wide.
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