Coinbase Acquires BUX Europe Unit, Rebrands It as Coinbase Financial Services Europe

This acquisition secures a Cyprus Investment Firm license, enabling Coinbase to offer contracts for differences and passport its services across European Economic

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has acquired the Cyprus-based unit of BUX, rebranding it as Coinbase Financial Services Europe.

The acquisition secures a Cyprus Investment Firm license, enabling Coinbase to offer contracts for differences and passport its services across European Economic Area member states.

CFDs allow investors to speculate on the price movements of assets without owning them, making them an attractive option for professional and institutional clients.

“We are pleased with the sale of BUX Europe Limited, to Coinbase, a globally recognised leader in the crypto industry. We wish the team all the best for the future,” said Yorick Naeff, CEO of BUX.

The move comes as Coinbase navigates Europe’s new Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation.

MiCA provides firms with clarity but imposes stricter rules, such as requiring e-money token issuers to hold EU authorisation.

Industry groups have warned that the limited time to comply with MiCA could lead to “serious customer detriment and negative financial consequences across all EU member states.”

These changes have already prompted Coinbase to end its USDC rewards programme for EEA residents and delist unauthorised stablecoins.

Acquiring BUX’s Cyprus unit positions Coinbase to comply with MiCA while expanding its European footprint.

The CIF license allows Coinbase to target professional and institutional clients under the unified framework, potentially giving it an edge over competitors like Binance, which has faced regulatory setbacks.