The platform offers access to over 500 cryptos and secured a MiCAR license from BaFin.
The company plans to open a permanent UK office and expand its local team.
Bitpanda has received approval from the UK’s Financial
Conduct Authority (FCA) to expand its cryptocurrency services in the country.
The approval allows the Austria-based platform to offer its full range of
digital asset products to UK investors.
Eric Demuth, Co-Founder and CEO of Bitpanda, Source: LinkedIn
“Being Europe’s leading crypto platform means being in
the UK—there was no question about it,” Eric Demuth, CEO and Co-Founder
of Bitpanda, commented.
The company provides access to over 500 cryptocurrencies,
which it claims is one of the most extensive offerings in the market.
“This was the last missing piece to truly serve all
Europeans. Now, our focus is clear: deliver a product that meets the needs of
UK investors. We’re ready to welcome British investors and take Bitpanda to the
next level,” Demuth added.
As part of its expansion, Bitpanda plans to establish a
permanent office in the UK. The company also intends to increase its local
workforce and develop products tailored to UK investors.
This approval was granted in less than eight months after
submission. Once fully licensed, Bitpanda will operate as Bitpanda Broker MENA
DMCC, marking its first expansion outside of Europe.
Earlier, Bitpanda established an office at the DMCC Crypto
Centre in Dubai. Since then, it has hired regional experts and formed
partnerships with financial institutions and crypto platforms. The company aims
to leverage its regulated platform status in Europe to serve investors in the
UAE and the wider MENA region.
Bitpanda has received approval from the UK’s Financial
Conduct Authority (FCA) to expand its cryptocurrency services in the country.
The approval allows the Austria-based platform to offer its full range of
digital asset products to UK investors.
Eric Demuth, Co-Founder and CEO of Bitpanda, Source: LinkedIn
“Being Europe’s leading crypto platform means being in
the UK—there was no question about it,” Eric Demuth, CEO and Co-Founder
of Bitpanda, commented.
The company provides access to over 500 cryptocurrencies,
which it claims is one of the most extensive offerings in the market.
“This was the last missing piece to truly serve all
Europeans. Now, our focus is clear: deliver a product that meets the needs of
UK investors. We’re ready to welcome British investors and take Bitpanda to the
next level,” Demuth added.
As part of its expansion, Bitpanda plans to establish a
permanent office in the UK. The company also intends to increase its local
workforce and develop products tailored to UK investors.
This approval was granted in less than eight months after
submission. Once fully licensed, Bitpanda will operate as Bitpanda Broker MENA
DMCC, marking its first expansion outside of Europe.
Earlier, Bitpanda established an office at the DMCC Crypto
Centre in Dubai. Since then, it has hired regional experts and formed
partnerships with financial institutions and crypto platforms. The company aims
to leverage its regulated platform status in Europe to serve investors in the
UAE and the wider MENA region.
UK Moves to Regulate Crypto by 2027 After FCA Sought Public Feedback on Oversight
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
