The deal gives Robinhood access to over 50 licenses and a customer base across the EU, UK, US, and Asia.
Bitstamp’s institutional services now bring Robinhood into the institutional crypto space for the first time.
Robinhood Markets, Inc. has completed its acquisition of
Bitstamp Ltd., a cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2011. Bitstamp operates in
Luxembourg, the UK, Slovenia, Singapore, and the United States.
Johann Kerbrat, General Manager of Robinhood Crypto, Source: LinkedIn
“The acquisition of Bitstamp is a major step in growing our
crypto business. Bitstamp’s highly trusted and long standing global exchange
has shown resilience through market cycles,” said Johann Kerbrat, General
Manager of Robinhood Crypto.
“By seamlessly coupling customer experience with safety
across geographies, the Bitstamp team has established one of the strongest
reputations across retail and institutional crypto investors.”
Bitstamp holds more than 50 active licenses and
registrations. Its customer base spans the European Union, the United Kingdom,
the United States, and parts of Asia.
“As the world’s longest running cryptocurrency exchange,
Bitstamp is known as one of the most-trusted and transparent crypto platforms
worldwide,” said JB Graftieaux, CEO of Bitstamp.
“Bringing Bitstamp’s platform and expertise into Robinhood’s
ecosystem will give users an enhanced trading experience with a continuing
commitment to compliance, security, and customer-centricity.”
For over a decade, Bitstamp has served institutional
clients. Its services include crypto-as-a-service, institutional lending, and
staking. It is also recognized for its deep order books and API infrastructure.
Bitstamp Launches UK Ethereum, Cardano Staking
Bitstamp now offers UK
staking for Ethereum (ETH) and Cardano (ADA) via its Bitstamp Earn Staking
service. ETH can be staked directly, while ADA staking is automatic with an
opt-out option.
Following the UK Treasury’s January 2025 ruling excluding
staking from CIS regulations, Bitstamp distributes rewards weekly or monthly.
There are no lock-up periods imposed by Bitstamp, though staking networks may
set their own terms and fees.
Robinhood Markets, Inc. has completed its acquisition of
Bitstamp Ltd., a cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2011. Bitstamp operates in
Luxembourg, the UK, Slovenia, Singapore, and the United States.
Johann Kerbrat, General Manager of Robinhood Crypto, Source: LinkedIn
“The acquisition of Bitstamp is a major step in growing our
crypto business. Bitstamp’s highly trusted and long standing global exchange
has shown resilience through market cycles,” said Johann Kerbrat, General
Manager of Robinhood Crypto.
“By seamlessly coupling customer experience with safety
across geographies, the Bitstamp team has established one of the strongest
reputations across retail and institutional crypto investors.”
Bitstamp holds more than 50 active licenses and
registrations. Its customer base spans the European Union, the United Kingdom,
the United States, and parts of Asia.
“As the world’s longest running cryptocurrency exchange,
Bitstamp is known as one of the most-trusted and transparent crypto platforms
worldwide,” said JB Graftieaux, CEO of Bitstamp.
“Bringing Bitstamp’s platform and expertise into Robinhood’s
ecosystem will give users an enhanced trading experience with a continuing
commitment to compliance, security, and customer-centricity.”
For over a decade, Bitstamp has served institutional
clients. Its services include crypto-as-a-service, institutional lending, and
staking. It is also recognized for its deep order books and API infrastructure.
Bitstamp Launches UK Ethereum, Cardano Staking
Bitstamp now offers UK
staking for Ethereum (ETH) and Cardano (ADA) via its Bitstamp Earn Staking
service. ETH can be staked directly, while ADA staking is automatic with an
opt-out option.
Following the UK Treasury’s January 2025 ruling excluding
staking from CIS regulations, Bitstamp distributes rewards weekly or monthly.
There are no lock-up periods imposed by Bitstamp, though staking networks may
set their own terms and fees.
Coinbase Enters Prediction Markets as the Amazonification of Financial Platforms Gathers Pace
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
