WhiteBIT launches UK crypto platform whitebit.uk

WhiteBIT, the largest European cryptocurrency exchange by traffic and part of W Group, has launched whitebit.uk, a platform for users in the United Kingdom. The site is available now to UK customers.

The platform provides spot trading, market analytics and instant conversion. Users can fund accounts in pounds sterling using payment cards and the Faster Payments Service. UK customers may access crypto lending and an auto-invest feature where available, subject to onboarding checks and applicable UK regulations.

Institutional services on whitebit.uk include liquidity and market-making support, token listing options, Crypto-as-a-Service and API connectivity to integrate and manage digital asset operations from a single interface.

WhiteBIT said the launch is part of its wider expansion into regulated jurisdictions and cited the UK’s role as a global financial hub and demand for platforms that combine innovation with trust, transparency and compliance. Volodymyr Nosov, founder and president of W Group, wrote on social media: “Entering the UK market marks an important milestone in WhiteBIT’s expansion across regulated jurisdictions. The UK has long been a global financial hub, and we see strong demand for platforms that combine innovation with a high level of trust, transparency, and compliance.”

The company referenced Financial Conduct Authority data showing public awareness of crypto in 2025: 91% of the general public reported awareness of cryptoassets, about 8% of UK adults held crypto, and 73% of users relied on centralized exchanges for access to digital assets.

WhiteBIT highlighted security and compliance measures. The exchange has appeared among the top three most secure exchanges in CER.live rankings and was the first to obtain Level 3 certification under the Cryptocurrency Security Standard from the CryptoCurrency Certification Consortium. The firm applies anti-money laundering and know-your-customer (KYC) procedures and operates infrastructure aimed at protecting user assets.

Founded in 2018, WhiteBIT is part of W Group, which the company says serves more than 35 million customers worldwide. WhiteBIT has existing commercial partnerships with firms including Visa and sports organizations such as FC Barcelona and Juventus FC.

The company included investor warnings noting that cryptoassets carry a significant risk of loss from market volatility, liquidity limits, technological issues or actions by third parties. Crypto products are not regulated in the same way as traditional financial instruments and are not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme; consumers may not have access to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Prospective users are advised to consider whether investing in cryptoassets is suitable for them and to seek independent advice where appropriate.