There are a lot of crypto projects in Albania due to the country’s openness towards cryptocurrency. Albania is among the countries in Europe leading crypto adoption through the creation and implementation of crypto and other DLT regulations. 

the flag of Albania and crypto projects in Albania

For instance, the Albanian Financial Supervision Authority (FAS) recently approved a licensing regime for crypto exchanges seeking to operate in the country. The move further solidifies the Albanian government’s positive stance toward crypto adoption. 

With Albania’s newly implemented crypto licensing law, crypto investors, startups, and existing exchanges will be attracted to the country, thereby providing job opportunities for Albanians. Also, the licensing law will help breed new indigenous crypto projects in the country. Below is a list of some popular crypto projects operating in Albania.

Bitpanda

Bitpanda is the most popular crypto trading platform in Albania. The platform allows investors to trade different financial products, from crypto to stocks and precious metals. Bitpanda’s headquarters is in Vienna, Austria, with users all around the world. Bitpanda complies with crypto regulatory standards in Austria and France.

Kraken

Kraken is a US-based crypto exchange platform founded in 2011 in San Francisco. The platform is currently one of the most popular exchanges in Albania, with over 9 million users in more than 190 countries. Kraken is popular for its low transaction fees, easy-to-use interface, and various cryptocurrencies available for trading on the platform.

FTX 

FTX is one of the popular crypto exchanges in Albania. The trading platform launched in 2019 with users in over 186 countries. The platform supports more than 300 cryptocurrencies, with a beginner-friendly interface for every crypto investor, irrespective of their crypto knowledge.

Changely

Changely is a centralized exchange that offers instantaneous crypto transactions to users worldwide. The exchange also allows users to buy cryptocurrencies through their bank cards, Apple pay, and bank transfers. Changely supports more than 140 cryptocurrencies and offers crypto services to users in different countries, including Albania. 

Electrum

Electrum is a popular non-custodial desktop Bitcoin wallet in Albania. It provides users with a secure wallet with an easy-to-use interface.  

Binance

Binance is a crypto exchange platform established in 2017 in the Cayman Islands. The exchange has users in over 140 countries, including Albania. Binance is the biggest crypto exchange based on a daily trade volume of ( more than $1 billion). The platform supports over 600 crypto coins, including ADA, BTC, Matic, ETH, and others.