With many cryptocurrency exchanges expected to limit services for EU-based users starting on July 1, others authorized to operate under the MiCA restrictions are trying to lure their clients away.

Brian Armstrong of Coinbase and Star Xu of OKX offered new users sign up bonuses of up to 8% of their deposits or transfers from other accounts.

Bybit stops crypto trading for EEA users on its global platform, requiring migration to its licensed EU entity ahead of MiCA's July 1, 2026 deadline.