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Bybit Payments GmbH obtains an Electronic Money Institution licence from Austria’s FMA, enabling regulated e‑money services on Bybit.eu and expanding its EU
Bybit Payments GmbH was granted an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence by Austria’s Financial Market Authority on 4 August 2026, allowing the firm to offer regulated e‑money and payment services through the Bybit.eu platform alongside its crypto‑asset offerings [2].
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Licence granted | Electronic Money Institution (EMI) |
| Granting authority | Austria’s Financial Market Authority (FMA) |
| Date of approval | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Catalyst | Expansion of Bybit’s regulated services in Europe |
Bybit operates two distinct Austrian entities to meet EU rules. Bybit EU GmbH holds a MiCAR authorisation for crypto‑asset services since May 2025, while the newly licensed Bybit Payments GmbH now holds the EMI licence for e‑money and payment services [2]. The two entities will remain separate under their respective permissions, but customers will access both sets of services through the unified Bybit.eu platform [1].
The EMI licence gives Bybit Payments GmbH a regulatory basis to develop person‑to‑person payments, e‑money services, Strong Customer Authentication, open‑banking functionality, merchant solutions and future card products [2]. By maintaining a clear separation between the crypto‑asset and payment arms, Bybit aims to reduce reliance on third‑party payment infrastructure and build strategic relationships with banks and payment providers [3].
The EMI licence marks a concrete step in Bybit’s strategy to integrate crypto‑asset and traditional payment services under a compliant European framework, positioning the platform for broader financial‑service offerings as EU regulations evolve.
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