European cryptocurrency exchange Bitpanda is reportedly preparing for a landmark initial public offering in the first half of 2026, targeting a valuation between €4 billion and €5 billion. The Vienna-based firm has selected the Frankfurt Stock Exchange over major rivals London and New York, continuing a surge of crypto-related public listings that began in 2025 and signals sustained institutional confidence in the sector’s maturation.
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Arsenal Football Club has entered a significant partnership with cryptocurrency platform Bitpanda, becoming the latest Premier League team to embrace crypto sponsorships. The multi-year deal will see Bitpanda’s branding featured at Emirates Stadium, starting with the season opener against Leeds United. The partnership includes digital activations, player content creation, and exclusive fan experiences like VIP match access and meet-and-greets with club legends. Bitpanda CEO Eric Demuth emphasized the strategic importance of entering the UK market alongside a prestigious brand like Arsenal. This follows previous crypto partnerships in the Premier League, including Manchester United with Tezos and Nottingham Forest with Floki. Arsenal itself had previously partnered with CashBet for an ICO promotion in 2018, showing the growing intersection between top-tier football and cryptocurrency ventures.
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OKX, Crypto.com, and Bitpanda have secured full Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) licenses, enabling them to operate within the EU’s regulatory framework for digital assets. This includes enhanced consumer protection and compliance measures, such as stricter anti-money laundering protocols. With these licenses, OKX plans to offer a range of trading services to over 400 million Europeans, while Crypto.com aims to enhance transparency and streamline operations across the European Economic Area. Bitpanda, with its MiCA approval, is poised for significant growth, potentially leading to an IPO valued at over $4 billion.
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Austrian cryptocurrency firm Bitpanda has secured a MiCA license from Germany’s BaFin, enabling it to operate across all 27 EU member states. CEO Eric Demuth emphasized the importance of strong enforcement of these regulations to prevent unfair competition from non-compliant companies. He also suggested that the EU could learn from the U.S. approach to crypto regulation.
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Austrian fintech unicorn Bitpanda has secured a MiCA license from Germany’s BaFin, enabling it to operate across all 27 EU member states. This marks Bitpanda as the second crypto asset service provider to receive the license since MiCA’s full implementation on December 30, 2024. CEO Eric Demuth emphasized the need for robust enforcement of the regulations to ensure fair competition and urged European lawmakers to align with global regulatory developments, particularly those in the United States.
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