Bahrain Crypto Licence FAQ (CBB)

Short answers on which crypto firms the CBB licenses, and in which category.

Which crypto firms are licensed in Bahrain?

9 crypto-asset service providers and 1 stablecoin issuer are licensed by the CBB in Bahrain; 3 hold a Category 4 (exchange) licence; the directory lists ATME as under CBB administration. Full list.

Is Binance licensed in Bahrain?

Yes: Binance Bahrain B.S.C. (c) is listed in the CBB Licensing Directory under Crypto-Asset Services – Category 4, the category that may operate a licensed crypto-asset exchange.

What is the difference between CBB crypto categories 1 to 4?

Category 1: order reception/transmission and advice. Category 2 adds agent trading, portfolio management and custody. Category 3 adds trading as principal and digital-token advice. Category 4: operating a licensed crypto-asset exchange, custody and digital-token advice (CBB Rulebook, CRA-1.1).

What does the CBB say about ATME?

The CBB Licensing Directory lists ATME B.S.C.(c) under Crypto-Asset Services – Category 4, with the remark “Under CBB Administration”. VASP Tracker adds nothing beyond what the directory states.