Firm's User Base Hits 6 Million, Expanding with 17 Licences, Including MiCAR
MiCAR Sets New Standards for Crypto Compliance in Europe, with BaFin Involved
Bitpanda has received its MiCAR (Markets in Crypto-Assets
Regulation) licence from Germany's Federal Financial Supervisory Authority
(BaFin). This development allows the company to operate across all EU member
states under a unified regulatory framework.
The licence was issued by BaFin, known for its oversight of
financial markets. MiCAR sets new standards for transparency, security, and
compliance within the crypto industry in Europe.
Bitpanda Secures MiCAR Licence from BaFin
Eric Demuth, Co-Founder and CEO of Bitpanda, Source: LinkedIn
"With this licence Bitpanda is setting a new standard
for the crypto industry, paving the way for secure and regulated services
across Europe," Eric Demuth, CEO and Co-Founder of Bitpanda, commented.
Founded in 2014, Bitpanda expanded its user base from 1
million in 2019 to 4 million by 2023. By June 2024, it reached 5 million users,
growing to 6 million by December of the same year. The MiCAR licence is
expected to facilitate further growth in 2025. With the MiCAR licence, Bitpanda
plans to offer its full range of products and services to retail and
institutional clients throughout the EU.
"This licence has immediate validity - unlike
in-principle licences announced by other crypto platforms which are neither
valid nor exist at all. This milestone enables us to bring easy and safe
investing to over 450 million people, unlocking unparalleled growth potential
in a market we're ready to fully conquer," Demuth added.
New MiCAR Licence Enables Bitpanda Services
MiCAR introduces a single regulatory regime for the crypto
industry, reducing operational complexity and costs. This allows Bitpanda to
scale its services more efficiently across 27 EU countries. Bitpanda holds 17
licences, including a PSD2 E-money licence and a MiFID II licence.
"With MiCAR, we are not just meeting the industry’s
highest standards, we are setting them. Our focus now is on using this licence
to accelerate adoption and growth across the European market," Lukas
Enzersdorfer-Konrad, Deputy CEO at Bitpanda conclued.
Bitpanda has received its MiCAR (Markets in Crypto-Assets
Regulation) licence from Germany's Federal Financial Supervisory Authority
(BaFin). This development allows the company to operate across all EU member
states under a unified regulatory framework.
The licence was issued by BaFin, known for its oversight of
financial markets. MiCAR sets new standards for transparency, security, and
compliance within the crypto industry in Europe.
Bitpanda Secures MiCAR Licence from BaFin
Eric Demuth, Co-Founder and CEO of Bitpanda, Source: LinkedIn
"With this licence Bitpanda is setting a new standard
for the crypto industry, paving the way for secure and regulated services
across Europe," Eric Demuth, CEO and Co-Founder of Bitpanda, commented.
Founded in 2014, Bitpanda expanded its user base from 1
million in 2019 to 4 million by 2023. By June 2024, it reached 5 million users,
growing to 6 million by December of the same year. The MiCAR licence is
expected to facilitate further growth in 2025. With the MiCAR licence, Bitpanda
plans to offer its full range of products and services to retail and
institutional clients throughout the EU.
"This licence has immediate validity - unlike
in-principle licences announced by other crypto platforms which are neither
valid nor exist at all. This milestone enables us to bring easy and safe
investing to over 450 million people, unlocking unparalleled growth potential
in a market we're ready to fully conquer," Demuth added.
New MiCAR Licence Enables Bitpanda Services
MiCAR introduces a single regulatory regime for the crypto
industry, reducing operational complexity and costs. This allows Bitpanda to
scale its services more efficiently across 27 EU countries. Bitpanda holds 17
licences, including a PSD2 E-money licence and a MiFID II licence.
"With MiCAR, we are not just meeting the industry’s
highest standards, we are setting them. Our focus now is on using this licence
to accelerate adoption and growth across the European market," Lukas
Enzersdorfer-Konrad, Deputy CEO at Bitpanda conclued.
Tareq is a financial writer with 15 years of experience covering global markets. His work spans technical analysis, forex broker reviews, and market sentiment, with a focus on topics relevant to retail traders. He joined Finance Magnates in 2023.
At Finance Magnates, he serves as News Editor, covering retail forex and CFD brokers, cryptocurrency exchanges, fintech firms, and regulatory developments shaping the trading industry. He holds an Honours degree in Information Technology from Anfell College, London.
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Finance Magnates Awards 2026 – Nominations Now Open
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 – Nominations Now Open
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The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
From fintech innovators to leading brokers, this is where the finance industry celebrates its biggest achievements.
Winners will be announced at the Cyprus Gala Dinner on November 6, 2026.
Nominate your brand now.
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Exness sees trust as the key theme for growth in MENA Trading Growth for 2026
Exness sees trust as the key theme for growth in MENA Trading Growth for 2026
Mohammad Amer, Regional Commercial Director at Exness, sits down to discuss the booming MENA financial trading market. Find out why Dubai is key to the company's growth strategy, how a mobile-first generation is changing expectations, and why trust will be the defining theme for traders in 2026.
In this interview, you'll learn:
* Why Dubai and the MENA region are critical growth markets for fintech and online trading.
* How Exness is addressing the demands of mobile-first, younger traders through engineering, platform stability, and transparent conditions.
* The essential role local talent plays in providing a culturally relevant and compliant user experience.
* Mohammad Amer's outlook on the future of the online trading industry and why stronger controls and systems are necessary.
* Why "trust" isn't just a brand value, but has commercial value—and why he predicts 2026 will be the "Year of Trust."
Key Takeaways:
➡️ The MENA region is rapidly shaping global financial markets.
➡️ New traders expect stability, precise execution, and transparency.
➡️ Local expertise is key to regulatory compliance and user experience.
➡️ Future success belongs to firms capable of meeting rising standards across regulation and platform consistency.
Read the full article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-sees-trust-as-the-key-theme-for-growth-in-mena-trading-growth-for-2026/
#Exness #MENA #Trading #FinTech #Dubai #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #MohammadAmer #Trust #MobileTrading
Mohammad Amer, Regional Commercial Director at Exness, sits down to discuss the booming MENA financial trading market. Find out why Dubai is key to the company's growth strategy, how a mobile-first generation is changing expectations, and why trust will be the defining theme for traders in 2026.
In this interview, you'll learn:
* Why Dubai and the MENA region are critical growth markets for fintech and online trading.
* How Exness is addressing the demands of mobile-first, younger traders through engineering, platform stability, and transparent conditions.
* The essential role local talent plays in providing a culturally relevant and compliant user experience.
* Mohammad Amer's outlook on the future of the online trading industry and why stronger controls and systems are necessary.
* Why "trust" isn't just a brand value, but has commercial value—and why he predicts 2026 will be the "Year of Trust."
Key Takeaways:
➡️ The MENA region is rapidly shaping global financial markets.
➡️ New traders expect stability, precise execution, and transparency.
➡️ Local expertise is key to regulatory compliance and user experience.
➡️ Future success belongs to firms capable of meeting rising standards across regulation and platform consistency.
Read the full article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-sees-trust-as-the-key-theme-for-growth-in-mena-trading-growth-for-2026/
#Exness #MENA #Trading #FinTech #Dubai #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #MohammadAmer #Trust #MobileTrading
Paytiko CEO Razi Salih on Why Payment Orchestration is a MUST-HAVE for Brokers in 2026
Paytiko CEO Razi Salih on Why Payment Orchestration is a MUST-HAVE for Brokers in 2026
At iFX Expo Dubai, Finance Magnates spoke with Razi Salih, CEO at Paytiko, about the evolution of the payments ecosystem and why payment orchestration has shifted from an option to a necessity for brokers, prop firms, and exchanges.
Mr. Salih explains how global expansion, the need for deep localisation, and the sheer number of new payment methods, from instant banking to stablecoins, are driving this critical infrastructure shift.
#PaymentOrchestration #Fintech #Brokerage #TradingPayments #RaziSalih #Paytiko #iFXExpoDubai #Stablecoins #AIinFintech
At iFX Expo Dubai, Finance Magnates spoke with Razi Salih, CEO at Paytiko, about the evolution of the payments ecosystem and why payment orchestration has shifted from an option to a necessity for brokers, prop firms, and exchanges.
Mr. Salih explains how global expansion, the need for deep localisation, and the sheer number of new payment methods, from instant banking to stablecoins, are driving this critical infrastructure shift.
#PaymentOrchestration #Fintech #Brokerage #TradingPayments #RaziSalih #Paytiko #iFXExpoDubai #Stablecoins #AIinFintech
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav: Solving Data Fragmentation & Lag for Brokers & Prop Firms
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav: Solving Data Fragmentation & Lag for Brokers & Prop Firms
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav sits down with Finance Magnates to discuss the core technology challenges facing CFD brokers and proprietary trading firms today.
Jadhav explains how the industry's reliance on batch processing and fragmented systems (where CRMs, risk tools, and trading platforms operate with separate 'sources of truth') leads to delayed data and inconsistent operational decisions. He argues that real-time event processing is essential for managing fast-moving trading activity and risk.
Learn how Altima's unified, event-driven architecture, connecting Altima CRM, Altima Prop, IB systems, and risk management through a single backbone, is designed to provide synchronous data and better operational coordination for modern brokerage and prop firm stacks.
Key Topics:
- Broker and Prop Firm Data Challenges
- The problem of delayed data processing (batch processing vs. real-time events)
- Fragmented systems and conflicting data sources
- Altima's unified, event-driven solution architecture
- The concept of a "risk-aware CRM"
- Built-in risk management in Altima Prop
#Altima #financemagnates #iFXDubai #FinTech #BrokerTech #PropFirm #CFDBroker #TradingTechnology #RealTimeData #RiskManagement #CRM #FinancialMarkets #EventDrivenArchitecture
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav sits down with Finance Magnates to discuss the core technology challenges facing CFD brokers and proprietary trading firms today.
Jadhav explains how the industry's reliance on batch processing and fragmented systems (where CRMs, risk tools, and trading platforms operate with separate 'sources of truth') leads to delayed data and inconsistent operational decisions. He argues that real-time event processing is essential for managing fast-moving trading activity and risk.
Learn how Altima's unified, event-driven architecture, connecting Altima CRM, Altima Prop, IB systems, and risk management through a single backbone, is designed to provide synchronous data and better operational coordination for modern brokerage and prop firm stacks.
Key Topics:
- Broker and Prop Firm Data Challenges
- The problem of delayed data processing (batch processing vs. real-time events)
- Fragmented systems and conflicting data sources
- Altima's unified, event-driven solution architecture
- The concept of a "risk-aware CRM"
- Built-in risk management in Altima Prop
#Altima #financemagnates #iFXDubai #FinTech #BrokerTech #PropFirm #CFDBroker #TradingTechnology #RealTimeData #RiskManagement #CRM #FinancialMarkets #EventDrivenArchitecture
