Webull Secures MiCAR Approval to Offer Crypto Assets in the EU | LeapRate
Webull EU, the European arm of Nasdaq-listed Webull Corporation (NASDAQ: BULL), has been granted MiCAR (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation) approval, clearing the way for the platform to offer crypto assets to clients in the European Union.
The approval was issued by the AFM, the Dutch financial regulator, making Webull one of the first dual-regulated investment firms in the Netherlands to receive MiCAR authorization. Under the new framework, Webull users will be able to place orders for crypto assets directly through the Webull platform, with custody handled by Webull EU. Trade execution will be managed through a partnership with Coinbase Luxembourg S.A.
Andries van Luijk, CEO of Webull Securities (Europe), called the approval an important milestone for the company’s growth in the region. He said it reflects Webull’s commitment to giving clients secure, compliant access to digital assets under the EU’s regulatory standards.
The MiCAR framework requires firms to meet strict investor protection and operational requirements, giving European clients added assurance when trading and holding crypto assets through regulated platforms.
Webull EU expects to launch crypto operations in late 2026. Approval currently covers the Netherlands, with passporting requests submitted for other EU markets.
Webull operates in 16 markets worldwide, serving more than 27 million registered users. Its platform offers trading across stocks, ETFs, options, futures, fractional shares and digital assets, alongside market data, community tools and investor education resources.
