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Crypto in Europe
News, comparisons, each platform's MiCA authorisation, fees with the source attached, mining calculators and promo codes we checked ourselves. All European, all dated.
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- 07/09MiningNexus L1 review: it does not hit the 70 watts on the box
- 06/09RegulationCrypto in box 3 in the Netherlands: the 1 January reference date, which price, and the rebuttal rule
- 05/09MiningMining bitcoin at home in 2026: what a 12 TH/s miner really earns
- 04/09ExchangesOKX review 2026: 0.35% or 0.10%, MFSA authorisation, and who it suits
- 03/09RegulationBitcoin Code is not Cryptocode: how the trading-robot scam works
- 02/09ExchangesFinst review 2026: 0.15% with no spread, AFM authorisation, and the conditions
- 01/09ExchangesBLOX review 2026: 0.25% plus spread, AFM authorisation, and who it suits
- 31/08RegulationBuying crypto under 18: what is and isn't possible
- 30/08ExchangesPassporting an authorisation: 30 countries, or 2
- 29/08RegulationHow to check a MiCA authorisation yourself
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Current offers
From platforms we have a direct agreement with.
- eToro5% in shares on what you transfer
TradingView15 US dollars (roughly 13 euros) in credit on upgrade- OKXUp to €400 in rewards, rising per deposit-and-volume tier
- Bybit€10 card bonus plus 10% cashback up to €110
- Finst€ 20 in Bitcoin when you sign upBest
BLOXFree €10 when you register- Kraken Pro10% of your trading fees back
- Kraken Prop2% off your first evaluation (up to ~€24)
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From platforms we have a direct agreement with. We set the order ourselves; it is not a quality ranking.
Authorisation register
What the authorisation covers
An authorisation means little until you know what it covers. Per platform: which of the ten MiCA services are listed under its name in the ESMA register, and how many EEA countries it is passported to.
- KrakenCBI · IE
Payward Europe Solutions Limited
30EEA countries - KrakenCBI · IE
Payward Global Solutions Limited
2EEA countries - OKXMFSA · MT
OKX Europe Limited
29EEA countries - Crypto.comMFSA · MT
Foris DAX MT Limited
29EEA countries - eToroCySEC · CY
eToro (Europe) Ltd
30EEA countries - BybitFMA · AT
Bybit EU GmbH
29EEA countries - FinstAFM · NL
Finst B.V.
30EEA countries - BLOXAFM · NL
BLOX B.V.
4EEA countries
The ten services a Custody and administration · b Trading platform · c Exchange crypto ↔ funds · d Exchange crypto ↔ crypto · e Order execution · f Placing · g Reception and transmission of orders · h Advice · i Portfolio management · j Transfer services
A filled letter appears that way in the register. An empty letter falls outside this authorisation; it says nothing about the rest of the platform.
The full register, including providers we earn nothing fromSource: ESMA CASP register, read on 31 August 2026
Fees
What you pay
Every percentage below appears on the platform's own fee page, with the day we read it. No comparison-site figures and no press releases.
- BLOX
Flat 0.25% per transaction, plus spread
support.weareblox.com · read 22 August 2026 - Bybit
Spot 0.10%/0.25%, euro to crypto 0.15%/0.25%; from 5 October 2026 a flat 0.25%
bybit.eu · read 23 August 2026 - Crypto.com
In the app 0.80% per purchase or swap; card payment separate, up to 4%
help.crypto.com · read 22 August 2026 - eToro
1% per crypto trade, on the buy and again on the sell (Bronze to Gold)
etoro.com · read 23 August 2026 - Finst
0.15% flat, no spread; deposits and withdrawals free via SEPA/iDEAL
finst.com · read 22 August 2026 - Kraken
Kraken Pro entry 0.40%/0.80%, falling with volume; in the plain app 1% to 1.5%
kraken.com · read 22 August 2026 - OKX
Spot 0.20%/0.35%; with an X-Perps account 0.08%/0.10% and futures 0.02%/0.05%
okx.com · read 22 August 2026
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What does a bonus actually leave you?
After the trading fees the terms require you to pay.
Enter your deposit and pick how you use the platform. You get a per-provider view of what is left after the trading fees the terms require you to pay.
Deposit
Use
- eToroOnly crypto transfers count, not fiat deposits. Shares carry a 90-day holding period.Only crypto transfers count, not fiat deposits. Shares carry a 90-day holding period.€25—€25
- Finst€20 · No volume requirement€20—€20
- BybitThe €10 applies from €100 topped up. The 10% cashback up to €110 depends on card spending, not on your deposit.The €10 applies from €100 topped up. The 10% cashback up to €110 depends on card spending, not on your deposit.€10—€10
- BLOX€10 · No volume requirement€10—€10
- Kraken ProVaries — check the sign-up page · No volume requirementVaries — check the sign-up page——
This is a worked example, not investment advice. Providers can change their terms — always check them at the source. Assumption: 0.10% trading fee per trade. Dollar amounts converted at a factor of 0.875. Every amount and threshold comes from the providers' own terms, read on 1 August 2026.
Risk warning (EU MiCA) — Investing in crypto-assets is risky (EU MiCA). You may lose your entire investment.
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Why CryptoCodes.eu
We only list platforms we're a partner of.
That's a limitation, and we'd rather name it ourselves. Which platforms appear here is commercial. What we write about them is not: the terms we show are the platform's own, unchanged.
Terms are shown, not buried.
Every offer states what you have to do to get it: KYC, minimum deposit, number of trades, duration. If a condition is unfavourable, it's still there.
Expired means gone.
Offers disappear automatically on their expiry date. You won't find a code here that worked last quarter.
Frequently asked questions
Short, honest answers to the questions beginners ask us most.
Is buying crypto safe in Europe?
Yes, provided you choose an exchange regulated under the European MiCA framework. Also enable two-factor authentication and store larger amounts in your own wallet. Crypto remains a risky investment: prices can swing sharply.
What is a crypto promo code or referral code?
A code that gives you a welcome bonus or discount when you create an account at an exchange, such as free crypto or lower trading fees. We collect the current codes from our partners in one place, so you never miss a bonus.
What is MiCA and why does it matter?
MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) is the European law regulating crypto providers. A MiCA-licensed exchange is supervised and must meet strict requirements on security, transparency and protecting customer funds.
How much money do I need to start with crypto?
Most exchanges let you buy crypto from as little as €10. Start small, learn how it works, and never invest money you can't afford to lose.