The $200 million acquisition is anticipated to conclude in the first half of 2025.
The acquisition hinges on regulatory approval and customary conditions for closure.
Robinhood Markets, Inc. has announced its agreement to
acquire Bitstamp Ltd, a global cryptocurrency exchange. Founded in 2011,
Bitstamp operates offices in Luxembourg, the UK, Slovenia, Singapore, and the
US.
The acquisition is expected to expedite Robinhood Crypto's
global expansion. Bitstamp holds over 50 active licenses and registrations
worldwide, attracting customers from the EU, UK, US, and Asia to Robinhood's
platform.
Entering Institutional Crypto Realm
This acquisition marks Robinhood's venture into the
institutional business, leveraging Bitstamp's reputation for reliable trade
execution, deep order books, and leading API connectivity. Bitstamp's
institutional offerings, including white label solution Bitstamp-as-a-service,
institutional lending, and staking, will provide Robinhood with established
relationships and industry-leading products.
JB Graftieaux, CEO of Bitstamp, Source: LinkedIn
Bitstamp's core spot exchange offers over 85 tradable
assets, along with products like staking and lending, which will enhance
Robinhood's Crypto offering.
“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.”
Pending Regulatory Green Light
Johann Kerbrat, General Manager of Robinhood Crypto, Source: LinkedIn
The final deal consideration is expected to be approximately
$200 million in cash, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. The
acquisition is pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions, with
a projected completion in the first half of 2025. Barclays Capital Inc. acted
as the exclusive financial advisor to Robinhood, while Galaxy Digital Partners
LLC advised Bitstamp.
“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," said Johann Kerbrat, General Manager of Robinhood Crypto.
“Through this strategic combination, we are better positioned to expand our
footprint outside of the US and welcome institutional customers to Robinhood.”
Robinhood Markets, Inc. has announced its agreement to
acquire Bitstamp Ltd, a global cryptocurrency exchange. Founded in 2011,
Bitstamp operates offices in Luxembourg, the UK, Slovenia, Singapore, and the
US.
The acquisition is expected to expedite Robinhood Crypto's
global expansion. Bitstamp holds over 50 active licenses and registrations
worldwide, attracting customers from the EU, UK, US, and Asia to Robinhood's
platform.
Entering Institutional Crypto Realm
This acquisition marks Robinhood's venture into the
institutional business, leveraging Bitstamp's reputation for reliable trade
execution, deep order books, and leading API connectivity. Bitstamp's
institutional offerings, including white label solution Bitstamp-as-a-service,
institutional lending, and staking, will provide Robinhood with established
relationships and industry-leading products.
JB Graftieaux, CEO of Bitstamp, Source: LinkedIn
Bitstamp's core spot exchange offers over 85 tradable
assets, along with products like staking and lending, which will enhance
Robinhood's Crypto offering.
“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.”
Pending Regulatory Green Light
Johann Kerbrat, General Manager of Robinhood Crypto, Source: LinkedIn
The final deal consideration is expected to be approximately
$200 million in cash, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. The
acquisition is pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions, with
a projected completion in the first half of 2025. Barclays Capital Inc. acted
as the exclusive financial advisor to Robinhood, while Galaxy Digital Partners
LLC advised Bitstamp.
“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," said Johann Kerbrat, General Manager of Robinhood Crypto.
“Through this strategic combination, we are better positioned to expand our
footprint outside of the US and welcome institutional customers to Robinhood.”
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.
Education:
Honours degree Information Technology, Anfell College, London
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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
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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
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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
