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OKX, a leading crypto exchange and global onchain technology company, has officially launched its fully regulated centralised crypto exchange in Spain, leveraging MiCA passporting to enter the market. This move enables Spanish users to access spot trading, staking, trading bots, and over 270 cryptocurrencies, including more than 60 crypto-Euro pairs, all within a secure and compliant environment.
The platform rollout brings features such as crypto earn products, automated trading bots, and a roadmap of offerings tailored for the Spanish market. OKX is focusing on regulation and customer experience, providing a robust infrastructure and fully localised customer support.
Erald Ghoos, CEO of OKX Europe
Erald Ghoos, CEO of OKX Europe, commented: “As a top market in the EEA, Spain is strategically important and plays a key role in our regional growth. Spanish customers now have access to a suite of crypto products and services that cater to the needs of the Spanish community, focusing on convenience, low trading fees and seamless Euro deposits and withdrawals. This is just the beginning of our journey, and we're looking forward to building trust and becoming a mainstay here.”
The launch in Spain follows a year of notable momentum for OKX, with the company reporting a double-digit percentage increase in active users, a substantial rise in assets under management, and a workforce expansion of over 30% across the EEA in the past twelve months. OKX is continuing to strengthen its European footprint with a focus on regulatory compliance, innovation, and user protection.
To mark the Spanish launch, OKX hosted an exclusive event in Madrid, which featured the premiere of ‘Mild Mild West’, a short film intended to challenge outdated perceptions of the crypto sector as the “wild west” and to highlight the industry’s shift towards regulation and trust.
OKX is MiCA-compliant and was among the first global exchanges to meet this regulatory standard. The company has started passporting its products and services through its licence from Malta. On 16 June, OKX held launch events in Berlin and Warsaw to announce its fully localised platforms in those markets.
The company publishes monthly Proof of Reserves, with 31 consecutive monthly snapshots, aiming to set a high bar for industry transparency and user protection.
OKX has invested in long-term partnerships to reinforce its commitment to transparency and trust. The company is the Official Partner of Manchester City Football Club and a primary sponsor of the McLaren Formula 1 Team, leveraging these relationships for global engagement and market activations, including initiatives for European fans and users.
OKX is trusted by more than 60 million customers worldwide and operates regional offices in locations including San José, Dubai, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, the Republic of Türkiye, Australia, and Europe. The company holds licences in the United States, UAE, EEA, Singapore, Australia, and other markets. OKX continues to publish monthly Proof of Reserves reports as part of its transparency and security commitments.
The launch in Spain comes amid growing regulatory scrutiny in the crypto sector, with MiCA setting new standards for compliance across the European Economic Area.
