OKX Europe Expands Institutional Offering with MiFID II License

OKX Europe, one of the world’s leading crypto exchanges, has announced the strategic acquisition of a MiFID II (Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II)-licensed entity.

This license allows OKX to offer regulated derivative products and services throughout the European Economic Area (EEA). The acquisition, which is subject to approval by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), represents a significant step toward regulatory compliance and institutional expansion.

Significance of the MiFID II license for OKX Europe

With the MiFID II license, OKX strengthens its position in Europe and improves institutional clients’ access to crypto-based financial instruments. This authorization enables the exchange to offer derivative trading products in compliance with EU regulations.

According to Erald Ghoos, CEO of OKX Europe, this step underscores the company’s commitment to compliance, security, and innovation. He emphasized that this will enable OKX to further collaborate with leading financial institutions and offer regulated investment solutions.

OKX as a pioneer in the European crypto market

In January 2025, OKX became the first global crypto exchange to receive a full MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation) license. This allows the company to offer localized crypto services throughout the EU through passporting. Customers benefit from regulated access to products such as:

OTC trading & spot trading
Bot & Copy Trading
Over 240 cryptocurrencies and 300 trading pairs
More than 60 euro-based trading pairs
Localization & Customer Support

Another key element of the European expansion is optimizing the user experience. OKX will provide its website and app in local languages ​​and offer customer support in each region. Prices and amounts will also be displayed in local currencies, further enhancing user-friendliness for European customers.

Future plans & regulatory orientation

According to Hong Fang, President of OKX, the MiFID II license is a crucial step toward creating sustainable and transparent crypto ecosystems. She emphasized that OKX will continue to provide regulated crypto products in Europe and prioritize regulatory compliance.

OKX is one of the largest crypto exchanges worldwide, boasting over 60 million users. The company relies on cutting-edge technology, high security standards, and transparency to further promote institutional and retail trading in digital assets. With the MiFID II license, OKX is further expanding its market leadership in Europe and bringing crypto trading and traditional financial markets closer together.

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