Licensed Binance alternatives
| Website | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 OKXCEXOKX Europe Limited | MFSA Malta | 9/10 | 29 host states | AdVisit | |
 KrakenCEXPayward Europe Solutions Limited | Central Bank of Ireland Ireland | 8/10 | 29 host states | AdVisit | |
 Young PlatformCEXYoung Platform S.p.A. | CONSOB Italy | 8/10 | 1 host state | Visit | |
 Bit2MeCEXBitcoinforme S.L. | CNMV Spain | 7/10 | 29 host states | Visit | |
 BitpandaBrokerBitpanda GmbH | FMA Austria Austria | 7/10 | 29 host states | Visit | |
 BitstampCEXBitstamp Europe S.A. | CSSF Luxembourg | 7/10 | 29 host states | Visit | |
 CoinbaseCEXCoinbase Luxembourg S.A. | CSSF Luxembourg | 7/10 | 29 host states | AdVisit | |
 CoinhouseCEXCoinhouse SAS | AMF France | 7/10 | 3 host states | Visit | |
 eToroBrokereToro (Europe) Ltd | CySEC Cyprus | 7/10 | 29 host states | AdVisit | |
 GeminiCEXGemini Intergalactic EU Ltd | MFSA Malta | 7/10 | 29 host states | Visit | |
 Crypto.comCEXForis DAX MT Limited | MFSA Malta | 6/10 | 29 host states | AdVisit | |
 CryptosmartCEXCRYPTOSMART S.P.A. | CONSOB Italy | 6/10 | Home state only | Visit |
Referral disclosure: rows tagged Ad use a sponsored referral link, and we may earn a commission. We filter for exchanges and brokers with a current mapped entry and no recorded active operations restriction. We order them by recorded service scope, with alphabetical ties, and show the first 12. Affiliate status does not affect inclusion or order.
We map 40 exchanges and brokers to a current home-state MiCA register entry in the ESMA snapshot dated 6 October 2026. The filter excludes firms with a recorded active operations restriction. Binance has no current entry in that snapshot. A pending or planned application does not authorise regulated crypto services. Binance has said that it will seek authorisation in another EU Member State. It has not announced the state. Until an entry appears in the ESMA register , affected users who need regulated crypto services must compare venues with current register entries.
Is Binance banned in Europe?
The cited MiCA provider rules do not prohibit account holders from keeping an account. MiCA regulates the provider. Since 1 July 2026, Binance may not actively provide in-scope regulated crypto services without a valid MiCA route. Binance announced restrictions for affected users in several EU markets. Existing users should follow Binance’s dated official notices for account access and withdrawals. They should also verify the contracting entity and product availability at any replacement venue. Full status and sources are on our Binance page.
The licensed alternatives, compared
We order firms by recorded service scope, which is the number of MiCA’s ten regulated crypto-asset services that each entry covers. The count comes from the register and does not represent an editorial score. Every row links to our detail page with sources and status history.
The comparison table sits at the top of this page. The full list includes smaller national brokers and fintechs. See the MiCA-licensed exchanges page.
Switching in five steps
- Choose the venue before you move anything. Compare the services you use, then verify the entity in the ESMA register .
- Complete the new exchange’s identity checks (KYC) first. Approval can take minutes or days. Do not start a withdrawal until the platform has approved your account.
- Test with a small transfer. Send a small amount of one asset. Confirm that it arrives on the correct network before you send a larger transfer.
- Check the network and memo requirements. The new venue may not support the withdrawal networks that you used on Binance. Using the wrong network can cause permanent loss.
- Download your Binance history. You may need trade and transaction records for tax reporting, and they are easier to download while you have full account access.
How to choose
- Check the services you need. A licence covers specific services such as custody, spot trading and fiat exchange. High-leverage perpetuals are generally not a MiCA service. A firm needs separate MiFID II permissions to offer them to EEA retail customers.
- Verify the entity as well as the brand. The register lists legal entities. For example, it lists Payward Europe Solutions for Kraken. Our detail pages show the registered EEA entity wherever we have verified it.
- Check the ESMA register before moving funds. Licensing can change between weekly snapshots, and the register is the authoritative source.
Common questions
Do I have to close my Binance account?
No. MiCA regulates the provider, not the account holder. The cited MiCA provider rules do not prohibit an account holder from keeping an account. Binance announced service restrictions for affected users in several EU markets. Account access and withdrawals can vary. Follow the notice for your account before moving assets.
Which alternative is most similar to Binance?
The answer depends on how you used Binance. Exchanges at the top of the table have the broadest recorded MiCA service scope, but the count does not score product quality. Bitvavo is one euro-focused spot option. A MiCA entry alone does not authorise high-leverage perpetuals, which can require separate MiFID II permissions.
Can Binance come back to the EU?
Binance has said that it will seek authorisation in another EU Member State. It has not announced the state. A pending or planned application does not authorise regulated crypto services. A current entry must appear in the ESMA register before the new route is effective.