OKX offers 8% on new deposits while Bybit exits Europe over missing MiCA license, pushing users toward regulated crypto exchange in Europe.

OKX first MiCA license holder since 2018 offers EUR ramps, Mastercard cards, AI agents and 40-month Proof of Reserves across Europe.

OKX gains MiCA license for 30 markets and 400M+ users, ending regulatory arbitrage as exchanges adapt to clear rules.

OKX Dutch activates MiCA license July 1, unlocking futures trading on 10+ BTC ETH pairs plus €30 rewards and 3-5% deposit matches for European users.

According to @CryptoMichNL, OKX Dutch launched a 25-day Advent Calendar promotion with daily rewards for users who sign up via the campaign link my.okx.com/nl/campaigns/advent-calendar-europe?channelId=73357915, source: X post by @CryptoMichNL on Dec 5, 2025. He states OKX offers free EUR deposits, claims the platform has the lowest fees, is MiCA licensed, and that OKX Wallet integrates with Hyperliquid so traders can use the same wallet to trade there, source: X post by @CryptoMichNL on Dec 5, 2025.