Backpack Opens Regulated Perpetuals Exchange in Europe After Buying FTX EU

Backpack Opens Regulated Perpetuals Exchange in Europe After Buying FTX EU

Operating out of Cyprus and licensed under the European Union’s MiFID II framework, the exchange is positioning itself as one of the first fully regulated venues in Europe to offer crypto derivatives, starting with perpetual futures.

Backpack EU Opens Regulated Perpetual Futures Exchange in Europe

Backpack EU launches in Europe with over 40 perpetual futures pairs and 10x leverage. The exchange settled €200,000 with CySEC to secure its MiFID II license in June 2025. Backpack EU began refunding FTX EU customers in April 2025, before its official debut. Backpack EU, the licensed owner of FTX EU, has launched a regulated perpetual futures exchange in Europe after settling with the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC). The compan…

Backpack EU set to begin operation with CySEC-approved derivatives platform

Backpack EU, the owner of FTX EU, the former European arm of the defunct exchange FTX has announced the launch of its perpetual futures platform in Europe. In a post on Monday, the exchange confirmed the development in a blog post on Monday.  It’s worth noting that the launch comes on the heels of Backpack EU’s settlement with the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC). The exchange is also registered with the Cyprus Securities and Ex…

Backpack EU Launches Regulated Perpetuals Trading Under MiFID II

Backpack Exchange has activated perpetual futures trading for European users through its fully regulated subsidiary, Backpack EU, marking one of the earliest MiFID II–licensed crypto-derivatives venues available in the European Union. Eligible users can now register and trade on eu.backpack.exchange with access to over 40 trading pairs and leverage of up to 10x. Takeaway: Backpack EU offers one of the first MiFID II–licensed crypto perpetuals pl…

Backpack EU begins operations with CySEC-approved derivatives platform - WorldNL Magazine

Backpack EU, owner of the former FTX EU, launches a regulated perpetual futures platform in Europe after settling with the Cyprus regulator and securing a MiFID II license. Backpack EU, the owner of FTX EU — the former European arm of the defunct exchange FTX — is launching operations after settling with the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC).Backpack EU, registered with the CySEC as Trek Labs Europe, announced on Monday the launc…