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Regulated Exchanges
Country
GermanyJurisdiction
Germany
Tier
Tier 1
Comprehensive crypto regulatory framework with licensing requirements, asset segregation, and consumer protections.
Official Website
bafin.de
The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority regulates German-domiciled brokers and supervises EU passport activity into Germany.
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Check an exchange's licence status directly on BaFin's public register.
BaFin Regulated Crypto Exchanges
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BaFin is classified as a Tier 1 crypto regulator. Comprehensive crypto regulatory framework with licensing requirements, asset segregation, and consumer protections.
We currently list 4 crypto exchanges regulated or registered under BaFin. The full list is shown above, sorted by overall rating.
BaFin is based in Germany and covers the Germany jurisdiction. As a Tier 1 crypto regulator, it requires exchanges to hold client assets separately, maintain capital reserves, and meet ongoing compliance obligations, comparable to MiFID II standards for traditional finance.
Visit the official BaFin website and use their public register or licence verification tool. Enter the exchange's registered name to confirm its current status. This is the most reliable way to verify regulatory standing.
BaFin regulation primarily addresses licensing, AML/KYC compliance, and operational standards. Compensation for hacks depends on the exchange's own insurance fund or Proof of Reserves commitments, not typically a government-backed compensation scheme. Always choose exchanges with published cold storage ratios and Proof of Reserves attestations.