The license enables the firm to operate in 29 EEA countries through its new hub in Austria.
The company plans to hire over 100 professionals in Vienna to support its growth.
Bybit has received a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation
(MiCAR) license from the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA). It allows the cryptocurrency exchange to operate as a regulated
crypto-asset services provider within the European Economic Area (EEA).
The license enables Bybit to offer its products and services
to users across 29 EEA countries. They will be provided through its
regional hub based in Austria. Bybit has also opened its European headquarters
in Vienna.
Bybit Expands with European Regulatory Approval
Ben Zhou, Co-Founder and CEO of Bybit
“Securing the MiCAR license in Austria is a testament
to our compliance-first approach at Bybit,” stated Ben Zhou, co-founder
and CEO of Bybit.
MiCAR is part of the European Union’s effort to regulate
digital financial services. The license requires companies to meet rules
related to consumer protection, transparency, and the prevention of illegal
activities.
“We are actively collaborating with regulators and
pursuing licenses globally to ensure our users can access our innovative
platform with the highest levels of regulatory and compliance assurance,”
Zhou added.
Supporting Blockchain Education and Practical Development
Bybit said it will invest in its operations in Austria. The
company plans to hire more than 100 employees in Vienna. This will
support its goal to offer services that comply with local regulations.
“We are dedicated to fostering a strong local crypto
community and, through the Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA), we will extend
our resources to work closely with universities across the region, cultivating
the next generation of blockchain innovators and exploring impactful real-world
applications of the technology,” Mazurka Zeng, Chief Executive Officer of
Bybit Europe commented.
Bybit has received a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation
(MiCAR) license from the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA). It allows the cryptocurrency exchange to operate as a regulated
crypto-asset services provider within the European Economic Area (EEA).
The license enables Bybit to offer its products and services
to users across 29 EEA countries. They will be provided through its
regional hub based in Austria. Bybit has also opened its European headquarters
in Vienna.
Bybit Expands with European Regulatory Approval
Ben Zhou, Co-Founder and CEO of Bybit
“Securing the MiCAR license in Austria is a testament
to our compliance-first approach at Bybit,” stated Ben Zhou, co-founder
and CEO of Bybit.
MiCAR is part of the European Union’s effort to regulate
digital financial services. The license requires companies to meet rules
related to consumer protection, transparency, and the prevention of illegal
activities.
“We are actively collaborating with regulators and
pursuing licenses globally to ensure our users can access our innovative
platform with the highest levels of regulatory and compliance assurance,”
Zhou added.
Supporting Blockchain Education and Practical Development
Bybit said it will invest in its operations in Austria. The
company plans to hire more than 100 employees in Vienna. This will
support its goal to offer services that comply with local regulations.
“We are dedicated to fostering a strong local crypto
community and, through the Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA), we will extend
our resources to work closely with universities across the region, cultivating
the next generation of blockchain innovators and exploring impactful real-world
applications of the technology,” Mazurka Zeng, Chief Executive Officer of
Bybit Europe commented.
Coinbase Enters Prediction Markets as the Amazonification of Financial Platforms Gathers Pace
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
