Webull Secures MiCAR Approval for EU Crypto Services

Par DCN Editorial Team
Publié le 13 July 2026

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Webull receives MiCAR approval to offer crypto in the EU — a new platform for European investors

Date: July 13, 2026, 18:00 UTC | By: The editorial team at DCN Media

The European Union continues to solidify its position as a pioneering jurisdiction for crypto-asset regulation. In a major development for the digital financial services landscape in Europe, Webull EU — the European subsidiary of Webull Corporation, a company listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker BULL — has received the necessary regulatory approval to offer cryptocurrency services throughout the European Union, in compliance with the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR). The platform will operate from its European headquarters in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

This announcement comes at a time when Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at approximately $62,030 as of 18:00 UTC on July 13, 2026, while Ether (ETH) is trading around $1,780. Webull’s acquisition of a MiCAR license represents an additional step in the internationalization of cryptocurrency investment services, offering European investors access to a brokerage platform already well established in the United States.

What is the MiCAR regulation?

MiCAR — short for Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation — is the comprehensive regulatory framework adopted by the European Union to govern crypto-asset markets. It is one of the first global pieces of legislation specifically designed to regulate the issuance, trading, and custody of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets.

Having entered into force at the end of 2025 and beginning of 2026, MiCAR represents a major legislative advance that places the European Union at the forefront of crypto regulation worldwide. Unlike fragmented approaches where each member state had its own rules — as in France with the AMF and its PSAN (Digital Asset Service Provider) regime — MiCAR establishes a harmonized, single framework applicable across all EU countries.

MiCAR’s main objectives are multiple. First, it aims to protect investors by imposing strict requirements for transparency, information disclosure, and business conduct on crypto-asset service providers (CASPs). Second, it seeks to ensure market integrity by preventing market abuse, price manipulation, and conflicts of interest. Third, it intends to foster innovation and competitiveness by providing a clear and predictable legal framework that allows companies to grow across Europe without having to comply with divergent national regulations.

To obtain a MiCAR license, a platform must meet rigorous requirements concerning corporate governance, custody of client assets, risk management, anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing, as well as operational resilience and IT security. The competent authorities of the home member state — in Webull EU’s case, the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) — are responsible for issuing these licenses and ensuring ongoing supervision.

Who is Webull?

Webull is a US investment platform that gained prominence primarily through its commission-free trading offering, positioning itself as a direct competitor to other online brokers like Robinhood, E*Trade, or Charles Schwab. Founded in 2017, the company quickly gained popularity among retail investors, particularly millennials and Generation Z, thanks to an intuitive user interface, advanced technical analysis tools, and access to US and international stock markets.

Webull Corporation went public in 2025 via a Nasdaq listing under the ticker BULL, a milestone that confirmed its maturity and financial strength. The platform had millions of users worldwide, mainly in the United States, but also in several other international markets through its local subsidiaries.

Webull’s expansion into cryptocurrencies is unsurprising. The platform began offering crypto trading services to its US users as early as 2022, enabling the purchase and sale of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and several other digital assets directly from the brokerage interface. This integration of cryptocurrencies within a traditional trading platform reflects the growing convergence between traditional finance and digital assets — a trend that strengthens as regulation becomes clearer and investor demand increases.

With the MiCAR license, Webull EU can now offer these same services to investors residing in all twenty-seven EU member states, significantly expanding its geographic footprint and potential user base.

The expansion of crypto platforms in Europe

Webull is not the first platform to obtain a MiCAR license, and it likely won’t be the last. Since the new European regulatory framework came into effect, several major players in the crypto industry have already secured approval to operate across the EU.

Coinbase, the largest publicly traded crypto exchange in the US, was among the first to obtain a MiCAR license, strengthening its European presence. Bitpanda, the well-established Austrian platform in the European crypto ecosystem, also received the necessary approval. Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, likewise obtained a MiCAR license after aligning its European operations with the new regulatory framework.

This proliferation of licensed players under MiCAR benefits European investors in several ways. First, it creates increased competition among platforms, which can lead to more competitive fees, better service quality, and faster innovation in offered features. Second, it provides investors with a wider choice of platforms, allowing them to select the one that best fits their specific needs — whether in terms of user interface, range of available assets, analysis tools, or ancillary services like staking or lending.

Third, and perhaps most importantly, all these platforms now operate under a harmonized and strict regulatory framework, meaning investors benefit from the same level of protection regardless of which provider they choose or which EU country they reside in. This harmonization significantly reduces the risks associated with using crypto platforms and strengthens trust among retail and institutional investors.

What this means for European investors

Webull’s arrival on the European crypto market further expands the range of options available to EU investors. The platform brings a specific value proposition: that of a comprehensive online broker that integrates both traditional stock markets and cryptocurrencies into a unified interface.

For the average European investor, this means the ability to manage their entire investment portfolio — stocks, ETFs, bonds, and now cryptocurrencies — from a single platform, without having to juggle multiple accounts and interfaces. This integration is particularly appealing...