Bybit Europe 2026: MiCA Compliance Hiring Signals
MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation) went fully into effect in early 2025, creating a clear regulatory pathway for crypto exchanges in Europe. Bybit, which previously operated in Europe through a gray-zone approach, is now building toward full MiCA compliance.
The MiCA Compliance Buildout
SignalMap tracked 28 EU compliance hires at Bybit in Q1 2026: MiCA compliance officers (x4), EU financial crime specialists (x3), ESMA regulatory affairs manager (x1), and a team of 11 legal and compliance professionals based in Bybit's new Amsterdam office.
Amsterdam as European Hub
The Amsterdam office opened in November 2025 and is now growing rapidly. Bybit specifically chose the Netherlands for its clear MiCA implementation framework and established crypto regulatory environment. This mirrors the strategy used by Coinbase and Crypto.com in their EU expansions.
Prediction
Bybit full EU MiCA CASP authorization: 78% probability by Q3 2026. Once authorized, Bybit's derivatives products — currently restricted in EU — can be offered to retail EU clients for the first time.
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