Is LBank available in the Netherlands?
LBank does not appear on the European Securities and Markets Authority register of authorised crypto asset service providers, and it is not authorised under the European Union Markets in Crypto Assets framework supervised in the Netherlands by the Autoriteit Financiele Markten (AFM) and De Nederlandsche Bank. The Dutch transitional period for providers without a MiCA authorisation ended on 30 June 2025, so treat LBank as not available to Dutch residents through an authorised route.
Information, not advice. This is general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice. Verify the current rules with a qualified local professional and the official regulator before acting.
How we checked this. We set this status by reading the platform's own terms of use and country eligibility, and the public register kept by the named regulator, then dated the result. Availability can change, so confirm directly with the platform and the regulator before acting. As of 26 June 2026.
As of 26 June 2026, LBank is not authorised under the European Union Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework and does not appear on the European Securities and Markets Authority register of authorised crypto asset service providers. In the Netherlands the national competent authorities are the Autoriteit Financiele Markten, known as the AFM, and De Nederlandsche Bank, and the Dutch transitional period ended on 30 June 2025. Treat LBank as not available to residents of the Netherlands through a MiCA authorised route and verify the current position before acting.
Availability for Netherlands residents
Across the European Union, crypto platforms are now expected to operate under the Markets in Crypto Assets framework, Regulation (EU) 2023/1114, either through a national authorisation or by passporting an authorisation held in another member state. In the Netherlands the conduct authority is the Autoriteit Financiele Markten, known as the AFM, working alongside De Nederlandsche Bank, and the European Securities and Markets Authority maintains the union wide register of authorised providers.
The Netherlands chose a shorter transition than the union wide backstop. Providers that had registered with De Nederlandsche Bank could continue only until 30 June 2025, after which a firm operating without a granted MiCA authorisation in the Netherlands, or a valid passport from another member state, is in breach. As of 26 June 2026, LBank does not appear on the European Securities and Markets Authority register and is not authorised by the AFM.
Because LBank holds no MiCA authorisation that can be passported into the Netherlands, the authorised route is treated here as not available, and the position should be confirmed directly with the AFM.
Access, KYC, and products
LBank is a global crypto exchange that offers spot and derivatives trading. It is a custodial platform, which means it holds the assets in an account on the user behalf rather than giving the user the private keys, and it requires identity verification, known as know your customer, before trading.
Under the Markets in Crypto Assets framework the relevant question for a resident here is authorisation. A provider that serves this market is expected to hold a crypto asset service provider authorisation, safeguard client assets, and meet governance and disclosure standards supervised by the national regulator. Without that authorisation a platform should not be marketing services to residents, so confirm the regulatory position rather than the day to day mechanics.
How crypto is taxed in the Netherlands
The Netherlands taxes crypto held by private individuals mainly under the box 3 regime for savings and investments, administered by the Belastingdienst, the Dutch Tax Administration. The value of crypto holdings is generally included in the box 3 base on the reference date, and the rules and rates in box 3 have been under reform.
Treatment depends on personal circumstances and can change, so confirm the current position with the Belastingdienst or a qualified adviser. See the Netherlands crypto tax page for a fuller explanation. This is general information, not tax advice (as of 26 June 2026).
Regulator and sources
The Netherlands national competent authorities for crypto under MiCA are the Autoriteit Financiele Markten, known as the AFM, and De Nederlandsche Bank, and tax is administered by the Belastingdienst. The position below is stated as of 26 June 2026 and should be confirmed on the primary sources.
- European Securities and Markets Authority, register of authorised crypto asset service providers under the Markets in Crypto Assets framework.
- Autoriteit Financiele Markten (AFM), guidance on MiCA authorisation and the Dutch transition that ended on 30 June 2025.
- Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (EU) 2023/1114, the authorisation regime for crypto asset service providers.
- LBank, published User Agreement on the countries and regions it serves.
Frequently asked questions
Is LBank available in the Netherlands?
As of 26 June 2026, LBank is not authorised under the EU Markets in Crypto Assets framework and does not appear on the European Securities and Markets Authority register. The Dutch transition ended on 30 June 2025, so treat it as not available through an authorised route and verify the position.
Does LBank hold a MiCA licence for the Netherlands?
No. As of 26 June 2026, LBank does not appear on the European Securities and Markets Authority register of authorised crypto asset service providers, and it is not authorised by the AFM.
Is it legal to own crypto in the Netherlands?
Yes. Holding, buying, and selling crypto is legal in the Netherlands and is supervised under the EU Markets in Crypto Assets framework. The open question on this page is the authorisation of the LBank platform, not whether owning crypto is allowed.
What happened on 30 June 2025 in the Netherlands?
The Netherlands used a shorter transitional period, which ended on 30 June 2025. After that date a provider needs a granted MiCA authorisation in the Netherlands, or a passport from another member state, to serve Dutch residents lawfully.
How is crypto taxed in the Netherlands?
Crypto held by private individuals is generally taxed under the box 3 regime for savings and investments, administered by the Belastingdienst. See the Netherlands crypto tax page. This is general information, not tax advice.
Where can I confirm the current position?
Check the European Securities and Markets Authority register, AFM and De Nederlandsche Bank notices, and LBank own published updates. Those primary sources are the most current way to confirm availability before acting.
Rules change frequently. Exchange availability and authorisations can change at short notice, and the Dutch position is firm now that the transitional period ended on 30 June 2025. The position on this page is dated 26 June 2026. Confirm the current status with the Autoriteit Financiele Markten and the platform before you act.
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