Crypto exchange OKX announced on its official platform that it has launched a MiCA-compliant trading platform in France, offering secure, regulated services to millions.
MiCA License: An Open Door to France
Targeting France as a European hub, OKX applied for a Digital Asset Service Provider license in 2023. Securing MiCA pre-authorization in January 2025, OKX launched its fully regulated crypto exchange in France today, via MiCA passporting, offering spot trading, staking, and trading bots for over 270 cryptocurrencies, including more than 60 crypto-Euro pairs.
OKX marked its launch in France by hosting an exclusive premiere party titled “Mild Mild West” in Cannes, successfully merging crypto innovation with cultural diversity. This marks the exchange’s European expansion, providing secure, transparent, and localized services with robust customer support. Users can now benefit from payment methods such as SEPA and free euro deposits, as well as support for French and other regional languages, alongside secure infrastructure.
OKX, initially launched as OKEx, was established in 2017 by Star Xu in Hong Kong and has gained global recognition over the years as a leading cryptocurrency exchange.
The platform offers trading for over 350 cryptocurrencies, staking, and DeFi solutions, with licenses including Singapore’s Major Payments Institution (2024), Dubai’s VARA (2024), and MiCA pre-authorization for 28 EEA countries (2025).
A New Era for Crypto in Europe
Other major exchanges have also recently achieved similar prestigious milestones. For instance, Coinbase obtained full MiCA licenses in June 2025 and now offers a comprehensive range of crypto-related products and services to its over 450 million customers across the 27 member states of the European Union. Bybit joined the list and gained approval in Austria from Austria’s Financial Supervisory Authority (FMA).
These licenses foster investor confidence, attract institutional participation, and ensure robust consumer protection. The unified regulatory framework simplifies operations, enabling exchanges to scale efficiently across Europe.
OKX’s focus on local languages, currencies, and payment methods significantly enhances the user experience. Other exchanges, such as Bitgo and Bitpanda, are also driving this regulated crypto revolution. These developments promise greater transparency, reduced fraud, and increased market stability for European users.
