White Tech Gains HANFA MiCA License, Joins Croatia’s First Regulated Crypto Providers

White Tech secured HANFA authorization to operate as a regulated crypto-asset service provider under EU MiCA rules, becoming one of Croatia’s first licensed firms. The move lets the W Group subsidiary offer exchange, transfer, and custody services under direct supervisory oversight.

MiCA creates a single set of rules for crypto-asset providers across the European Union, requiring firms to meet standards on governance, risk management, and user protection. HANFA, Croatia’s financial supervisor, grants the license after reviewing operational procedures, capital adequacy, and compliance frameworks. White Tech functions as the infrastructure arm of W Group, handling crypto‑to‑fiat conversions and asset transfers for businesses and retail users.

The authorization places White Tech among the earliest Croatian companies to clear MiCA, a milestone highlighted by the W Group’s reach of 35 million users in 150 countries. Within the group, WhiteBIT—the largest European crypto exchange by traffic—offers over 900 trading pairs and supports eight fiat currencies. Its native token, WBT (ticker: WBT), traded at $4.20 on April 29 2026, up 3.2 % from the previous close, giving the token a market capitalization of approximately $1.1 billion.

With the license, White Tech can now provide custodial services, execute crypto‑asset transfers, and facilitate fiat‑to‑crypto conversions under ongoing HANFA supervision. This expands the W Group’s ability to serve institutional clients seeking regulated exposure while maintaining its existing user base.

Watch for how other Croatian fintechs respond to the MiCA framework and whether White Tech’s licensed status drives increased partnership activity with traditional banks and payment processors in the region.