Bybit EU Launches Regulated European Operations with MiCAR License

• As of right now, Bybit EU is fully operating and regulated under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR).
• Bybit is also launching an open-office concept at its Vienna headquarters, which is in accordance with its philosophy of putting the community first.

During the press conference that took place today, Bybit EU was presented to the media in Austria and across Europe for the first time. Bybit EU enters the European market with a clear mission: to deliver crypto services that are fast, secure, and intuitive. These services are built on a foundation of regulatory clarity, transparency, and local engagement. Bybit EU’s EU headquarters are now operational in Vienna, and Austria’s Financial Market Authority (FMA) has issued a full MiCAR license.

Ben Zhou, Co-Founder and CEO of Bybit stated:

“Six years ago, we started with zero users and a bold vision. Today, we serve over 72 million users worldwide, and our mission continues. With Bybit EU, we’re combining innovation with regulation, building a secure and user-centric crypto ecosystem right here in the heart of Europe.”

As of right now, Bybit EU is fully operating and regulated under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR). This makes it one of the first internationally active cryptocurrency exchanges to acquire complete license to service all 29 nations that are included in the European Economic Area. The Financial Market Authority (FMA) of Austria, which is well respected for its competent and well-balanced approach to the regulation of digital finance, issued the license earlier this year. With the acquisition of this license, Bybit EU transforms into a regulated and passported firm that is able to do business across international boundaries with compliance that is consistent and lawful.

Vienna’s Role as a Strategic Base for the Growth of Europe

More than just a licensing milestone, the foundation of Bybit EU symbolizes a structural commitment to growing for the long term inside Europe’s financial and regulatory ecosystem. This commitment is a significant step forward.

Mazurka Zeng, CEO & Managing Director of Bybit EU, highlighting the strategic decision to base operations in Austria stated:

“Vienna was deliberately chosen as the location for the company’s European headquarters due to its central geographic position, strong legal and financial infrastructure, and access to a highly educated, multilingual workforce. Austria’s progressive stance on innovation in finance, along with its evolving sandbox model for digital assets, has positioned it as an ideal launchpad for pan-European crypto services.”

Moreover, Bybit EU is making direct investments in the local economy. The organization is in the process of growing its operations in Vienna with the intention of recruiting more than one hundred talented experts. In the meanwhile, it is actively forming collaborations with academic institutions and universities in Austria in order to provide assistance for research, teaching, and innovation in the fields of blockchain technology and financial technology. Bybit’s dedication to becoming a genuinely European firm with local roots and loca

l significance is reflected in these initiatives, which demonstrate the company’s commitment to being more than simply a worldwide platform with users from Europe.

Bybit is also launching an open-office concept at its Vienna headquarters, which is in accordance with its philosophy of putting the community first. This will provide an environment where builders, developers, entrepreneurs, and partners from all around the cryptocurrency ecosystem are invited to engage with one another, share ideas, and work together. A lively center for debate, information exchange, and cross-industry innovation in a controlled environment is the purpose of the office, which is meant to serve not only as a place of employment but also as a collaborative space.

A Regulated Ecosystem

The platform that Bybit EU provides is intended to provide more than just trading. In addition, the infrastructure of the company reflects the highest standards of user protection, such as ISO/IEC 27001 certification, multi-party computation (MPC) wallet technology, and a stringent internal compliance framework that is aligned with MiCAR and Austrian regulatory requirements. The company’s goal is to create a real-world cryptocurrency ecosystem that can accommodate the ever-changing requirements of users in the European Union.

In the end, Bybit sees MiCAR as a driving force behind responsible growth. Regulatory oversight is seen by the corporation as a potential source of competitive advantage in a sector that is becoming more characterized by trust and openness. The fact that Bybit EU is present in Vienna is a statement that the company intends to contribute to the development of a robust and well-governed cryptocurrency ecosystem in the long run. This ecosystem will be completely interwoven with European values, protections, and aspirations.

Georg Harer, Managing Director and Head of Legal & Compliance at Bybit EU stated:

“MiCAR is more than a regulatory framework — it’s a turning point for our industry. It brings clarity, accountability, and above all, trust. At Bybit EU, we see compliance not as a burden, but as a driver of long-term value. Our presence in Vienna reflects our commitment to building a transparent, resilient, and truly European crypto ecosystem that is grounded in legal certainty and aligned with the values and expectations of the European Union.”

From left to right: Dmitrij Uskov (COO & Managing Director, Bybit EU), Ben Zhou (Co-Founder & CEO, Bybit), Mazurka Zeng (CEO & Managing Director, Bybit EU) & Georg Harer (Head of Legal & Compliance & Managing Director, Bybit EU) shared the company’s latest developments in the press conference held at Bybit EU’s Headquarters in Vienna, Austria.