WhiteBIT: availability and regulation
WhiteBIT is a European crypto exchange that operates through a Lithuanian entity supervised by the Financial Crime Investigation Service and holds registrations in several European Union member states, including a full Markets in Crypto Assets approval in Croatia that can be passported across the European Union. It serves more than 100 countries but restricts the United States.
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.
WhiteBIT is a crypto exchange founded in 2018 with European roots and a large presence across Europe. As of February 2026 it operates through a Lithuanian entity supervised by the Financial Crime Investigation Service, holds registrations in several European Union member states, and has obtained a full Markets in Crypto Assets approval in Croatia that can be passported across the European Union. It serves more than 100 countries but does not support United States residents.
What WhiteBIT is
WhiteBIT is a crypto exchange founded in 2018 that grew to prominence in Europe. It offers spot trading, derivatives, staking, and related services across a wide range of assets, and runs its own blockchain ecosystem. It is one of the larger European focused platforms by trading activity.
The platform is custodial, which means WhiteBIT holds the assets in your account for you. Derivatives and staking carry their own terms and risks that differ from simply holding crypto. Fees vary by product and region. Confirm the current fee schedule and the available features on the platform before trading.
WhiteBIT has pursued European authorisation as the Markets in Crypto Assets framework came into force, building a set of registrations across European Union member states.
Registrations and licences
- European Union. WhiteBIT obtained a full Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) approval in Croatia, which can be passported to provide regulated crypto services across the European Union (as of February 2026).
- Lithuania. WhiteBIT operates through a Lithuanian entity supervised by the Financial Crime Investigation Service (FCIS) for anti money laundering purposes (as of February 2026).
- Other member states. WhiteBIT reports registrations in several European Union member states, including Spain, Poland, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, and Italy, alongside a registration in Kazakhstan (as of February 2026).
- United States. WhiteBIT does not support United States residents and uses technical measures, including geolocation blocking and document checks, to prevent United States access (as of February 2026).
Each registration is stated as of 21 June 2026. Licences and registrations change. Confirm the current position on the regulator register and the platform before acting.
Where WhiteBIT is available
As of February 2026 WhiteBIT says it serves users in more than 100 countries, with its strongest presence across Europe, where it operates under its European registrations and MiCA approval. Users in parts of Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Oceania can generally access it unless their region is on the restricted list.
WhiteBIT restricts the United States and its territories, along with a list of sanctioned and certain disputed regions. The product set varies by country, so check the current position on the platform for your country before signing up.
WhiteBIT is available across most of Europe but not the United States. Availability depends on where you live, so compare the exchanges that are genuinely available in your country before you choose.
Regulator and sources
The supervising authorities differ by market: the Croatian financial authority for the Markets in Crypto Assets approval used across the European Union, Lithuania's Financial Crime Investigation Service (FCIS) for the Lithuanian entity, and national authorities for registrations in other member states. WhiteBIT's own terms and supported countries information are the authoritative reference for current availability.
- WhiteBIT terms of use and supported countries pages.
- Lithuanian FCIS and European Union member state public registers.
- Public reviews and reporting on WhiteBIT registrations and restricted countries, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Is WhiteBIT safe and regulated?
WhiteBIT is a European crypto exchange that operates through a Lithuanian entity supervised by the Financial Crime Investigation Service and holds registrations in several European Union member states, including a full Markets in Crypto Assets approval in Croatia. Regulation does not remove market or platform risk, and this is information rather than advice. This is current as of February 2026.
Is WhiteBIT available in the United States?
No. As of February 2026 WhiteBIT does not support United States residents and uses technical measures to block United States access. United States residents should compare platforms registered for that market instead.
Does WhiteBIT have a MiCA licence?
WhiteBIT obtained a full Markets in Crypto Assets approval in Croatia, which can be passported to provide regulated crypto services across the European Union. Confirm the current authorisation status on the regulator register before acting. This is current as of February 2026.
Which countries can use WhiteBIT?
WhiteBIT says it serves users in more than 100 countries, including most of Europe and parts of Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Oceania. It restricts the United States and a list of sanctioned regions. Availability varies, so check the platform for your country. This is current as of February 2026.
Does WhiteBIT hold my crypto?
Yes. WhiteBIT is a custodial exchange that holds the assets in your account for you. Holding your own keys requires a separate self custody wallet. This is current as of February 2026.
Rules change frequently. Exchange availability, registrations, and the rules that govern them can change at short notice and vary by region. The position on this page is dated 21 June 2026. Confirm the current status with the named regulator and the platform before you act.
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