# About Backpack EU Trek Labs Europe Ltd dba Backpack EU is a Cyprus-registered entity, authorized and regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) to provide investment services and operate with financial instruments pursuant to MiFID II. [Backpack EU](https://eu.backpack.exchange/) is the European arm of Backpack Exchange, a globally regulated and forward-thinking cryptocurrency platform. With a strong commitment to rebuilding trust in the digital asset space, Backpack EU has proudly taken on the responsibility of ensuring the safe return of funds to former FTX EU Ltd clients. Now operating under a MiFIDII regulatory license, Backpack Europe is excited to provide one of the first fully licensed crypto-derivatives exchanges in the EU, including access to regulated perpetual futures and advanced trading products. [Backpack EU](https://eu.backpack.exchange/) provides services exclusively to clients residing within the European Economic Area (EEA). Please find [here](/exchange/account/supported-regions-and-countries.md) the supported regions & countries. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://eu.support.backpack.exchange/start-here/about-backpack-eu.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.