TLDR
Several centralized exchanges announced MiCA authorizations this week: KuCoin EU (Austria) and Gate Europe (Malta), while Kraken says its Ireland authorization is live; media also cite Coinbase and Bybit.
- KuCoin EU secured an Austrian MiCA license covering 29 EEA markets, excluding Malta (report).
- Gate Europe (Gate.io) obtained a Malta MFSA MiCA license (exchange notice).
- Kraken activated its MiCA authorization via Ireland; media note Coinbase and Bybit have licenses too (report).
Deep Dive
1. KuCoin EU (Austria)
KuCoins European arm received a MiCA authorization in Austria, enabling it to passport services across 29 EEA countries (Malta excluded), per recent coverage. Passporting lets a CASP licensed in one member state operate across the EEA under MiCAs unified rules (Austrian license report). A separate trade outlet also highlighted the license and its scope (coverage).
If youre an EEA user, KuCoin EU can offer regulated services broadly under MiCA, with operations shifting to its EU platform.
2. Gate Europe (Malta)
Gate Groups Malta entity (Gate Europe) announced it obtained a MiCA license from the MFSA, allowing it to provide trading and custody services under the new EU framework. This is an official exchange announcement, not just media reporting (exchange notice).
Gate.io users in the EU should expect more standardized compliance, disclosures, and consumer protections aligned with MiCA.
3. Kraken (Ireland) and Others Reported
Kraken said it has activated its MiCA authorization via Irelands Central Bank, positioning services across all EEA markets under MiCA (report). In the same news cycle, multiple outlets noted Coinbase and Bybit have obtained MiCA authorizations, though those mentions are via media summaries rather than fresh exchange notices this week (summary citing Coinbase/Bybit).
The largest CEXs are converging on MiCA compliance. Expect harmonized rules on custody, disclosures, and asset segregation, with fewer country-by-country gaps.
Conclusion
MiCAs passporting is starting to show up in exchange announcements: KuCoin EU in Austria and Gate Europe in Malta released formal updates, and Krakens Ireland authorization is reportedly active. Media also indicate Coinbase and Bybit have licenses. The practical implication is more consistent protections and clearer access for EEA users, with authorization in one member state supporting service across the bloc.
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